Manufacturer(s)
China NORth INdustries COrporation (NORINCO) - China
Operators
Bangladesh; China
ACCURACY / PRECISION
Long-range accuracy / precision capable; suitable for sniping, particularly when equipped with sighting aids.
Overall Length
1,225 mm / 48.23 in
Barrel Length
600 mm / 23.62 in
Weight (Empty)
9.37 lb / 4.25 kg
Action
Semi-Automatic; Gas-Operated; Rotating Bolt
SEMI-AUTOMATIC
One shot per trigger pull; self-loading or auto-loading action aided by internal mechanism; trigger management (and initial cocking) typically required by the operator; subsequent shots are aided by the unlocked / moving bolt.
ROTATING BOLT
System utilizes internal mechanism to lock the breech or rear barrel assembly prior to firing.
GAS-OPERATED
Gas-operated system is featured, typically involving a gas cylinder and rear-driven piston directing energy to the bolt component.
Caliber(s)*
7.62x54mmR
*May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.
Feed
10-Round Detachable Box Magazine
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Max.Effective Range
2,625 ft / 800.1 m | 875.0 yds
Muzzle Velocity
2,725 ft/sec / 831 m/sec
NSG-85 - Base Series Designation