MK22 Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR)

MK22 Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR)

Mission:
Provides snipers with precision anti-personnel and anti-materiel engagements out to 1500m.

Description:
The Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) is a COTS/NDI multi-caliber (7.62mm, .300 & .338), bolt-action sniper rifle effective against personnel and materiel at extreme (1500m) ranges to increase standoff and overmatch against a world-wide proliferation of extreme distance sniper systems. The PSR will replace the Army’s existing M2010 and M107 sniper rifles.

The system includes a field replaceable modular, multi-barrel design tailored to training and different Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Support Available, Time Available, Civil Considerations (METT-TC), providing greater operational availability (Ao) and overall reduced sustainment costs. The system includes a Leupold Mk5 7-35x56mm Rifle Scope and two new rounds of ammunition, M1162 .338 Norma Magnum (NM) Armor Piercing (AP) (DODIC: AC32) and M1163 .300 Norma Magnum (NM) Ball (DODIC: AC33). Other major components include detachable 10-round box magazines, variable-power day optic sight, a hard carrying case for storage/transportation and protection, and a soft case for tactical operations. Also included is a bipod, detachable sling, extra magazines, cleaning/maintenance equipment, spare parts and manuals.

This is JOINT service effort linked to SOCOM’s MK22 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR).

Specifications:
7.62mm configuration

  • Caliber: 7.62 mm
  • Magazine capacity: 10 Rounds
  • Weight: 13.9 pounds (without suppressor); 15.5 pounds (with suppressor)
  • Maximum Length: 37.7 inches (unsuppressed); 45.2 inches (suppressed)
  • Barrel Length: 20 inches
  • Effective Range: 1000m

.300NM configuration

  • Caliber: .300 nm
  • Magazine capacity: 10 Rounds
  • Weight: 15.1 pounds (without suppressor); 16.7 pounds (with suppressor)
  • Maximum Length: 51.9 inches (unsuppressed); 59.4 inches (suppressed)
  • Barrel Length: 26 inches
  • Effective Range: 1500m

.338 nm configuration

  • Caliber: .338 nm
  • Magazine capacity: 10 Rounds
  • Weight: 15.2 pounds (without suppressor); 16.8 pounds (with suppressor)
  • Maximum Length: 52.9 inches (unsuppressed); 60.4 inches (suppressed)
  • Barrel Length: 27 inches
  • Effective Range: 1500m