MKEK KNT-308 (Keskin Nisanci Tufegi)

Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle

Turkiye | 2008

"The MKEK KNT-308 is notable in becoming the first indigenously designed and produced sniper rifle of 7.62mm caliber for Turkish Armed Forces."

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The MKEK KNT-308 marks the first Turkish indigenously-designed and manufactured 7.62mm sniper rifle. It serves the Turkish Armed Forces including special forces groups and police elements. The 7.62mm cartridge is the militarized version of the .308 Winchester and is in widespread use around the world - particularly for sniping weapons like the KNT-308.

The KNT-308 utilizes a proven manually-actuated bolt-action system. The lever sits over the right side of the receive in the usual way. The stock is of plastic for lighter weight and the butt section comes complete with adjustable cheekpiece, shoulder pad and monopod. The stock features an integrated pistol grip and oversized thumbhole benefitting a gloved hand. The frontal section of the rifle is supported by a folding, adjustable bipod which can be tucked away for when on-the-march. Over the receiver can be fitted a variety of optics for either day or night operations. The barrel sits partially exposed in the stock and extends a fair distance ahead of it, capped by a special muzzle flash hider.

Introduced in 2008 (with design work completed by Kalekalip), the KNT-308 is said to already have seen combat service in parts of Eastern Turkey and Northern Iraq, primarily against PKK forces. MKEK markets the weapon based on several key traits - low cost, low operating weight and high accuracy.

The "KNT" acronym in the designation stands for "Keskin Nisanci Tufegi".

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Physical
The physical qualities of the MKEK KNT-308 (Keskin Nisanci Tufegi). Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

1,080 mm
42.52 in
O/A Length

525 mm
20.67 in
Barrel Length

11.79 lb
5.35 kg
Weight

Manually-Actuated Bolt Action System
Action

7.62x51mm (.308 Winchester)
Caliber(s)

5-Round Detachable Box Magazine
Feed

Various Optics Supported for Day/Night Operation.
Sights

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the MKEK KNT-308 (Keskin Nisanci Tufegi). Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

3,280 ft
999.7 m | 1,093.3 yds
Max.Eff.Range

2,550 ft/sec
777 m/sec
Muzzle Velocity

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the MKEK KNT-308 (Keskin Nisanci Tufegi) Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle family line.

KNT-308 - Base Series Designation

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the MKEK KNT-308 (Keskin Nisanci Tufegi). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): MKEK - Turkey

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Design Qualities
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ACCURACY/PRECISION

Recognition
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