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Mauser 86SR



Overview


Mauser 86SR

Oblique view of a Mauser 86SR sniper rifle.
Source: Unknown author - © Copyright lies with original owner

Origin
Germany
Type
Sniper rifle
Entered service
Mid 1980's
Status
Limited service
Development
Mid 1980's
Developer
Germany - Mauser
Production
1985 - 1996
Producer
Germany - Mauser
Notable users
Israel

Description


Introduction

The SR86 is a sniper rifle of German origin. It was developed by Mauser in the mid-1980's to replace the SP66 in production. The SR86 has the same performance has an increased ammunition capacity and a reduced weight.

Design

The SR86 is based on the mechanism of the proven SP66 but is fitted with a very different chassis. The bolt has been redesigned and the chassis has vents to increase cooling. The SR86 has a more compact adjustable thumbhole stock, made out of wood or fiberglass. A bipod and Hensoldt scope are fitted as standard.

Firepower

The SR86 fires the 7.62x51mm NATO or .300 Winchester Magnum round from a 9 round detachable magazine. The short pull bolt action results in relatively fast follow up shots. Accuracy reportedly is very good. The maximum effective range is about 1000 meters.

Users

The SR86 was adopted by various European law enforcement agencies. It attracted more military users than the older SP66, the most prominent user being Israel. The SR86 remains in use but has been out of production for over a decade.

Variants


SR86

Black and white photo of SR86 sniper rifle.
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List of Mauser 86SR variants

Mauser 86SR
The Mauser 86SR is the standard version of the Mauser 86 sniper rifle. It was produced with laminated wooden stock and fiberglass stock. The SR86 can be identified from the older SP66 by its much sleeker and dark colored stock.
Mauser 86SD
The Mauser 86SD is an uncommon version of the Mauser 86SR that is fitted with a silencer.

Details


Facts Mauser 86SR
General
Origin
Germany
Type
Sniper rifle
Caliber
Caliber
7.62x51mm NATO
Feed system
9 rounds
Barrel length
730 mm
Rifling
Right hand twist
Operation
Action
Bolt action
Locking
2 lug bolt
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Bolt action
Dimensions
Stock type
Fixed, adjustable for length and cheekpiece
Length
1.270 mm
Weight
5.9 kg empty with scope
Sights
Optics
Optical sight, no backup iron sighs
Mechanical
None
Accessories
Bipod
Optional

Media


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