izhmash sv-98 Sniper

There are numerous differences between the Record-1 and the Izhmash sv-98 Sniper Rifle. Early production models used a stock of laminated plywood, but current production rifles have stocks of fiberglass/polymer composite. Both stocks are skeletonized, with a semi-pistol grip, a padded buttplate adjustable for length, and a cheekpiece adjustable for height.

The SV-98 Sniper is equipped with a folding bipod adjustable for height and cant. The barrel is 25.6 inches long, cold hammer-forged, free-floating, has an unlined polished bore, and is tipped with a compact but effective muzzle brake. The muzzle brake may be easily removed, revealing threads which can take a suppressor. The standard scope is a modified form of the PSO-1 called the PKS-07, with a 7x magnification. This scope is mounted on rail above the receiver which is very similar to a MIL-STD-1913 rail and is capable of mounting any Russian/Eastern European optic or night vision device, and even some Western ones. Iron sights are also available. The trigger is adjustable for pull weight, and the safety simultaneously blocks the firing pin, bolt, and trigger.

This izhmash sv-98 Russian weapon was developed in response to Russian snipers' needs for a more precise weapon. It is a boltaction weapon based on the Record-1 civilian competition rifle, heavily-modified into a military weapon. In its standard form (chambered for 7.62mm Nagant), it is hampered somewhat by its ammunition, but other chamberings are available (though it is not known whether or not the Russian military makes any use of the other chamberings, and the .338 model will not be available until late 2006). The SV-98 was first used in Chechnya in 1998.