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ORSIS T-5000



Overview


T-5000

Right side view of a T-5000 rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum.
Source: ORSIS - © copyright lies with original owner

Origin
Russia
Type
Sniper rifle
Entered service
2010's
Status
Limited service
Development
Early 2000's
Developer
Russia - ORSIS
Production
2011 - present
Producer
Russia - ORSIS
Unit cost
$ 5.500 in 2012 for .308 model without scope
$ 6.150 in 2012 for .338 model without scope
Number produced
Low rate production
Designations
Tochnost
Notable users
Russia

Description


Introduction

The T-5000 is a modern bolt-action sniper rifle of Russian origin. The T-5000 is a tactical rifle that stems from the high quality and expensive range of ORSIS varmint, hunting and benchrest bolt-action rifles. With the T-5000 ORSIS hopes to secure military and law enforcement contracts.

Design

The T-5000 is a bolt-action rifle with 2 lug bolt assembly on a glass fiber bedded aluminum frame. Various types of heavy free floating barrels can be fitted. To suit its tactical role the T-5000 is fitted with an adjustable folding stock, rubber pistol grip and large multi-slotted muzzle brake. Normally the T-5000 is fitted with the DH 5-20×56 scope, which is a quantum leap forward in Russian scope design. Often an adjustable bipod and forward accessory rail are fitted.

Firepower

The T-5000 comes in 7.62x51mm NATO and .338 Lapua Magnum versions. Magazine capacity ranges from 5 to 10 rounds. The effective range is quoted as 1.500 meters for the .338 Lapua model. With match ammunition consistent sub-MOA accuracy can be expected. The large muzzle brake is said to reduce felt recoil by 50 percent.

Users

The T-5000 is used in limited quantities by special law enforcement units in Russia. It is currently being evaluated by the Russian military. The T-5000 series is actively marketed for export sales. Between 5 and 10 nations have adopted the T-5000 in small quantity.

Variants


T-5000

Left side view of a T-5000 rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum with various accessories.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin - © copyright lies with original owner

The ORSIS T-5000 comes in two calibers and is of modular design. As such it can be built to user specifications. Optional accessories include various optics, full or short forward rail, night vision optics, adjustable bipod and various types of barrels that differ in rifling and type of muzzle brake.

Common variants include:
T-5000 in .308 Winchester with short 508mm barrel
T-5000 in .308 Winchester with long 673mm barrel
T-5000 in .338 Lapua Magnum with 699mm barrel

Details


Facts T-5000 (.338) T-5000 (.308 20") T-5000 (.308 26.5")
General
Origin
Russia
Type
Sniper rifle
Caliber
Caliber
.338 Lapua Magnum
Feed system
5 round detachable box
Barrel length
699 mm
Rifling
254 mm or 305 mm right hand twist
Operation
Action
Bolt-action
Locking
2 lug bolt
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Bolt-action
Dimensions
Stock type
Side folding, adjustable
Length
1.27 m stock extended
1.02 m stock folded
Weight
7.5 kg
Sights
Optics
Picatinny rail allows for various types of optical sights
Optional front rail allows for night vision devices
Mechanical
No backup iron sights
Accessories
Bipod
Harris type bipod

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