PSR-90
type of Sniper rifle
The PSR-90 (Precision Sniper Rifle) is a Pakistani semi-automatic 7.62×51mm precision rifle designed and manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factories.
The PSR-90 is considered a variant of the H&K PSG1. It is not described as a licensed copy, however. it is only said to be "inspired by" the PSG1.
Design
The PSR-90 is a semi-automatic firearm with Roller delayed blowback operation, much like the PSG-1 it is based on. It fires the 7.62×51mm cartridge and can also fire .308 rounds. The PSR-90 can accept either a 5 or 20 round magazine. It has a weight of 8.1 kg with an overall length of 1158 mm. The rifle has a polygonaly rifled barrel with a length of 600 mm, and 4 grooves with a right-hand twist for rifling. The PSR-90 has a fully adjustable stock.
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