Mauser M-86 History Germany Sniper Rifle

 The Mauser M-86 Sniper Rifle was developed as an alternative to the SP-66.  It uses the same short-throw bolt, and a different stock that is ventilated to dissipate heat from the barrel.  The Model 86 also features a large detachable box magazine, a useful feature for law enforcement (change from high penetration to low penetration rounds quickly) and military snipers (rapid reloads). 

The trigger is fully adjustable, and the stock’s length and cheekpiece are more adjustable.  The barrel is 28 inches long, plus a muzzle brake nearly an inch long, and the barrel is fluted to decrease weight and increase cooling.  The Mauser M-86 Sniper Rifle is a little longer, and a little lighter than the SP-66,  and comes in both wooden and synthetic stocks; the synthetic stocks are of the thumbhole-type, while wooden stocks use a deep pistol-grip-type wrist.  Backup iron sights are an option,  but  not  standard equipment.  Two other variants are available: the Mauser M-86M, which fires .300 Winchester Magnum ammunition, and the Mauser M-86SR (Specialty Rifle), which uses a suppressed barrel and fires 7.62mm ammunition.