IMI Galil Sniper
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Overview
Galil Sniper
Galil Sniper in use with the Estionian military in 2006.
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Ukraine - RPC Fort
India - Punj Lloyd Raksha
Galil Tzalafim
Fort-301 (Ukraine production)
Description
Introduction
The Galil Sniper is a marksman rifle of Israeli origin. In Israel it is also known as the Galat'z. The Galil Sniper fulfilled the role of designated marksman rifle and sniper rifle.
Design
The Galil Sniper is based on the 7.62mm NATO variant of the Galil assault rifle. It is fitted with a two stage trigger, large wooden stock, heavy barrel and is only available in 7.62mm NATO. It is most commonly used with a Nimrod 6x40 optical sight. Over time the furniture was changed to reduce weight and improve ergonomics.
Firepower
The Galil Sniper fires the 7.62x51mm NATO round from a 10 or 25 round magazine. They are semi-automatic and can be used up to 800 meters. Accuracy is reported to be less than a bolt-action rifle. The upside is its ability for rapid follow-up shots.
Users
The Galil Sniper was adopted by Israel and exported to various nations. Improved variants remain available today. In Israeli service the Galil Sniper was supplemented by the KAC SR-25.
Details
Media
Galil Sniper
Galil Sniper in use with the IDF.
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Galil Sniper
Galil Sniper in its original guise with wooden furniture.
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Galil Sniper
SR-99 variant of the Galil sniper.
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Galil Sniper
Modern production variant of Galil Sniper.
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Galil Sniper
Left side view of Fort-301 with accessory rails and suppressor.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin
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Galil Sniper
Fort-301 sniper rifle in use in Ukraine.
Source: Noah Brooks
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Galil Sniper
Fort-301 sniper rifle on display in Ukraine.
Source: National Guard of Ukraine
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Galil Sniper
Right side view of Fort-301 with accessory rails and suppressor.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin
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