ORSIS T-5000
Overview
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Right side view of a T-5000 rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum.
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$ 6.150 in 2012 for .338 model without scope
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
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Left side view of a T-5000 rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum with various accessories.
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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
Media
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A T-5000 rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum. Note the forward accessory rail fitted with night vision sight.
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A T-5000 rifle in .308 Winchester with short 508 mm barrel. Note the muzzle brake incorporated into the barrel.
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Two T-5000 rifles being used in trails.
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Close up of T-5000 receiver with free floating barrel.
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Close up of T-5000 bolt mechanism.
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