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Blaser R-93 Tactical
General Facts
- TYPE
Sniper rifle - ORIGIN
Germany - NICKNAMES
- - DESIGNED
Early 1990's - DESIGNER
Blaser Jagdwaffen - PRODUCTION
Mid 1990's - present - PRODUCERS
Germany - Blaser - QUANTITY
Unknown - UNIT COST
$ 3.500 for Tactical 2 in .308 without optics in 2010
$ 3.700 for Tactical 2 in .338 without optics in 2010 - CHARACTERISTICS
Fast straight bolt action
Good accuracy
Changing calibers without losing zero
Expensive
No folding stock
Introduction
The R-93 Tactical is a sniper rifle of German origin. It was developed in the early 1990's by Blaser Jagdwaffen for law enforcement use. The R-93 Tactical is derived from their line of hunting and sporting rifles. It is the first and up to this moment only tactical rifle by Blaser. Nowadays the weapon is marketed by SIG Sauer.
Design
The R-93 Tactical is a bolt action sniper rifle but differs in several key areas from the conventional bolt action design. The R-93 uses a straight pull bolt design which is much faster than the conventional bolt design that must both be rotated and pulled. The polymer furniture is ergonomically shaped and results in a limited weight. The optical sight is attached to the barrel and the whole barrel and sight group can be removed without losing zero.
Firepower
The R-93 Tactical fires the 7.62x51mm round from a 10 round magazine. The updated Tactical 2 model is also available in 5.56x45mm, .300 Winchester and .338 Lapua and uses smaller magazines. The straight pull bolt design allows for faster follow up shots than a conventional bolt action rifle. The maximum effective range with 7.62x51mm NATO is over 1.000 meters while the .338 Lapua version can be used out to 1.5 km. With quality ammunition sub MOA accuracy can be achieved.
Users
The R-93 Tactical is a popular sniper rifle although competition from the AW and TRG series is fierce. It is used by various law enforcement units and might be in limited military use. The R-93 is most common in Europe but is also used on various other continents.
R-93 Tactical
The Blaser R-93 Tactical is the original tactical model that was derived from the R-93 series of hunting and sporting rifles. It is only available in 7.62x51mm NATO. The original model is easily distinct from the updated model in having a higher and differently shaped receiver to house the 10 round magazine. Additionally the stock lacks a palm rest and the scope is mounted on a bracket.
- Specifications:
- R-93 Tactical
Type | Sniper rifle |
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Caliber | 7.62x51mm NATO |
Magazine | Detachable box, 10 rounds |
Operation | Bolt action, straight pull bolt |
Fire selector | 0-1 |
Rate of fire | Bolt action |
Barrel length | 0.60 m |
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Rifling | ? |
Muzzle velocity | ? |
Stock | Fixed, adjustable |
Length | 1.12 m |
Width | ? |
Height | ? |
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Weight | 7.3 kg incl optics and bipod |
Sights | No iron sights, brackets for mounting optics |
Remarks | Bipod |
R-93 Tactical 2
The Blaser R-93 Tactical 2 is an updated version of the original Tactical model. The overall design principle remains the same but many features have been improved. The most remarkable change is the availability in four calibers and the ability to interchange all calibers except .338 without losing zero since the scope is mounted directly onto the barrel. The Tactical 2 has a more ergonomic and thinner receiver and a Picatinny rail is used for mounting optics. Additional accessory rails and a silencer can be fitted.
- Specifications:
- R-93 Tactical 2 (.223)
- R-93 Tactical 2 (.308)
- R-93 Tactical 2 (.300)
- R-93 Tactical 2 (.338)
Type | Sniper rifle |
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Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO |
Magazine | Detachable box, 5 rounds |
Operation | Bolt action, straight pull bolt |
Fire selector | 0-1 |
Rate of fire | Bolt action |
Barrel length | 627 mm |
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Rifling | 4 grooves, 254 mm twist |
Muzzle velocity | ? |
Stock | Fixed, adjustable |
Length | 1.130 mm |
Width | 80 mm |
Height | 190 mm |
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Weight | 5.4 kg empty without scope |
Sights | No iron sights, picatinny rail for mounting optics |
Remarks | Bipod, monopod |
Type | Sniper rifle |
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Caliber | 7.62x51mm NATO |
Magazine | Detachable box, 5 rounds |
Operation | Bolt action, straight pull bolt |
Fire selector | 0-1 |
Rate of fire | Bolt action |
Barrel length | 627 mm |
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Rifling | 4 grooves, 279 mm twist |
Muzzle velocity | ? |
Stock | Fixed, adjustable |
Length | 1.130 mm, 1.170 mm with muzzle brake |
Width | 80 mm |
Height | 190 mm |
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Weight | 5.4 kg empty without scope |
Sights | No iron sights, picatinny rail for mounting optics |
Remarks | Bipod, monopod |
Type | Sniper rifle |
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Caliber | .300 Winchester |
Magazine | Detachable box, 4 rounds |
Operation | Bolt action, straight pull bolt |
Fire selector | 0-1 |
Rate of fire | Bolt action |
Barrel length | 650 mm |
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Rifling | 6 grooves, 279 mm twist |
Muzzle velocity | ? |
Stock | Fixed, adjustable |
Length | 1.150 mm, 1.190 mm with muzzle brake |
Width | 80 mm |
Height | 190 mm |
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Weight | 5.5 kg empty without scope |
Sights | No iron sights, picatinny rail for mounting optics |
Remarks | Bipod, monopod |
Type | Sniper rifle |
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Caliber | .338 Lapua |
Magazine | Detachable box, 4 rounds |
Operation | Bolt action, straight pull bolt |
Fire selector | 0-1 |
Rate of fire | Bolt action |
Barrel length | 685 mm |
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Rifling | 6 grooves, 254 mm twist |
Muzzle velocity | ? |
Stock | Fixed, adjustable |
Length | 1.190 mm, 1.230 mm with muzzle brake |
Width | 80 mm |
Height | 190 mm |
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Weight | 5.8 kg empty without scope |
Sights | No iron sights, picatinny rail for mounting optics |
Remarks | Bipod, monopod |