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Keppeler KS-V
General Facts
- TYPE
Sniper rifle - ORIGIN
Germany - NICKNAMES
- - DESIGNED
Early 2000's - DESIGNER
Keppeler - PRODUCTION
2007 - present - PRODUCERS Germany - Keppeler
- QUANTITY
Unknown - UNIT COST
Unknown - CHARACTERISTICS
Very accurate
High production quality
Low weight
Ergonomic
Good rate of fire
Very expensive
Limited ruggedness
Introduction
The KS-V is a modern bullpup sniper rifle. It is produced by the German firearms manufacturer Keppeler. The KS-V was designed from the start as a tactical rifle and is not a conversion of a hunting rifle.
Design
The KS-V is a bullpup bolt-action rifle with several unique features. Unlike other bullpup rifles the magazine is not mounted behind the pistol grip, but sideways above it. The entire chassis is made out of solid aluminum. Finally the bolt design requires a very limited rotation to open. The heavy barrel is free floating and Picatinny rails are fitted for optics. The stock, pistol grip, monopod and bipod are fully adjustable.
Firepower
The KS-V is chambered for either 7.62x51mm, .300 Winchester or .338 Lapua, with three barrel lengths being available. Accuracy and range are not quoted, but given Keppeler design quality the KS-V is expected to match the best tactical rifles. Given the position of the bolt and the limited bolt angle the rate of fire is very good for a bolt action rifle. The KS-V is magazine fed, but single shot versions are available.
Users
The KS-V is currently marketed for law enforcement use and civilian precision shooting. It is said to be in limited use with European law enforcement agencies.
KS-V Bullpup Sniper
The KS-V Bullpup Sniper is the tactical rifle and the first KS-V to be developed. The KS-V has a unique layout and internal mechanism. In 7.62x51mm, .300 Winchester and .338 Lapua it comes with a 650mm heavy barrel. In 7.62x51mm and .300 Winchester it is also available with a short 500mm and 550mm barrel respectively.
- Specifications:
- KS-V (.308)
- KS-V (.300)
- KS-V (.338)
| Type | Sniper rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Magazine | 5 rounds |
| Operation | Bolt action, 60° angle |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 650 mm (500 mm available) |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed, adjustable |
| Length | 1.080 mm (930 mm with short barrel) |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5 kg empty without scope |
| Sights | No iron sights, optional optical sights |
| Remarks | Bipod, monopod |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .300 Winchester Magnum |
| Magazine | 5 rounds |
| Operation | Bolt action, 60° angle |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 650 mm (500 mm available) |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed, adjustable |
| Length | 1.080 mm (930 mm with short barrel) |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5 kg empty without scope |
| Sights | No iron sights, optional optical sights |
| Remarks | Bipod, monopod |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .338 Lapua |
| Magazine | 3 rounds |
| Operation | Bolt action, 60° angle |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 650 mm (550 mm available) |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed, adjustable |
| Length | 1.080 mm (980 mm with short barrel) |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5+ kg empty without scope |
| Sights | No iron sights, optional optical sights |
| Remarks | Bipod, monopod |
KS-V Bullpup Hunter
The KS-V Bullpup Hunter is a civilian model derived from the tactical rifle. It features a shorter simplified frame with unlike the tactical rifle it has a single stage trigger. The Hunter models comes with the same barrels and calibers as the tactical rifle. Given its reduced weight and costs non-Western nations may adopt it as a tactical rifle.
- Specifications:
- KS-V Jagd (.308)
- KS-V Jagd (.300)
- KS-V Jagd (.338)
| Type | Sniper rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Magazine | 5 rounds |
| Operation | Bolt action, 60° angle |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 650 mm (500 mm available) |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed |
| Length | 1.080 mm (930 mm with short barrel) |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | ? |
| Sights | No iron sights, optional optical sights |
| Remarks | - |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .300 Winchester Magnum |
| Magazine | 5 rounds |
| Operation | Bolt action, 60° angle |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 650 mm (500 mm available) |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed |
| Length | 1.080 mm (930 mm with short barrel) |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | ? |
| Sights | No iron sights, optional optical sights |
| Remarks | - |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .338 Lapua |
| Magazine | 3 rounds |
| Operation | Bolt action, 60° angle |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 650 mm (550 mm available) |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed |
| Length | 1.080 mm (980 mm with short barrel) |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | ? |
| Sights | No iron sights, optional optical sights |
| Remarks | - |