Calibre: 7,62mm NATO
Weight:
Magazine capacity: 9 Rounds
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The snipertradition in Sweden died when the sniperrifle
G m/41 was retired. Even if the Ak 4 could be fitted with a scope and
one rifleman in each armored infantry and infantryplatoon had one he was
not really a sniper but rather a marksman. The Ak 5B with a scope did
not change this since it is issued one per squad. The snipertradition
was revived and a quest for the right weapon started. The choise fell on
a british rifle that was modified. Boltactionoperated and with a bipod
it is a true sniperrifle allowing accuracy out to extreme ranges. The
boltaction mechanism is fast to operate to allow rapid engagements of
multiple targets out to maximum range. A subcalibre ammunition is used
but for training the normal 7,62 NATO is adequate in most cases. The
rangerunits and the infantry specialize in snipertactics with
sniperteams of two with one Psg 90 and one ak 5B that disturb enemy
activity within kilometersquare XX. The soldiers in the mechanized
brigades using it (the reconcompanies has a few of them) are more of
marksmen than snipers.
Calibre: 7,62mm NATO Weight: Magazine capacity: 9 Rounds |