KSVK 12.7

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KSVK 12.7

The KSVK 12.7 is a Russian large‑caliber anti‑materiel sniper rifle designed to counter snipers and to penetrate thick walls and light armor. It is a bullpup, bolt‑action, magazine‑fed rifle that fires 12.7×108mm rounds and is built for long‑range shots.

Key details:
- Origin and design: Russia; designers E.V. Zhuravlev, M.Y. Kuchin, V.I. Negrulenko; manufactured by the Degtyarev plant.
- History: Designed in 1997; produced 1997 (KSVK) and 2018 (AVSK‑M variant).
- Specs: weight ~12 kg without scope; length 1,420 mm; barrel 1,000 mm.
- Caliber and action: 12.7 mm (12.7×108 mm); bolt action; 5-round detachable box magazine.
- Fire performance: muzzle velocity 770–860 m/s; effective range 1,500 m; maximum range 2,000 m.
- Sights and mounting: iron sights; side rail (dovetail) for day/night scopes; backup open sights.
- Features: muzzle brake; can mount various sniper scopes.
- Usage and origin: based on the SVN‑98 experimental rifle; also known as Kovrov or Degtyarev sniper rifle; used by the Russian Defense Ministry.