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Azb DMR MK1
Type Designated marksman rifle[1][2]
Place of origin Pakistan
Service history
In service 2014-Present[2]
Used by Pakistan Army
Wars War in North-West Pakistan
-Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Production history
Designer Pakistan Ordnance Factories
Manufacturer Pakistan Ordnance Factories
Specifications
Mass 4.94 kg(Without Magazine)[1]
Length 1055 mm[1]
Barrel length 508 mm[1]

Caliber 7.62×51mm NATO[1]
Action Roller locked delayed blow back, Semi-automatic[1]
Effective firing range 600 metres (660 yd)[1]
Feed system 5/20 Rounds Magazine[1]
Sights Telescopic sight[2]

The Azb DMR MK1 or Azb MK1 is a Pakistani light weight semi-automatic designated marksman rifle designed and manufactured by the POF.[1] It was first unveiled at the December 2014 IDEAS exhibition.[2] It is believed to be named after the Counter-terrorist operation in North-West Pakistan Operation Zarb-e-Azb which had just been commenced at the time the Sniper rifle was introduced.[2] It itself was designed for the Low intensity operations that were occurring during its time.[1] The rifle has took part in many international defence exhibitions and has been offered for export.[2]

Characteristics[]

The Azb sniper rifle is comparatively light weight, medium-range, cost-effective and easy to produce.[2] According to some sources it is made from G3 parts and is therefore compatible and interchangeable with it.[2] It is compatible with multiple Optical sights, thermal optics and Night-vision device.[2] It is a semi-automatic Designated marksman rifle/Sniper rifle/Service rifle[1] featuring a 20 inch cold hammer forged match grade bull barrel.[2] It operates with a Caliber of 7.62×51mm NATO,[1] operates a Roller locked delayed blowback mechanism[1] with a 5/20 rounds capacity magazine,[1] it has an overall length of 1055 mm with a 508 mm long barrel,[1] it weighs 4.94 kg without the magazine[1] and has a plastic fixed Butt stock.[1] It can quickly and effectively engage multiple targets at a maximum range of 600 mm[1] with an accuracy of 2 MOA (Minute of Angle) at 100 m range.[1]

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Comparable Sniper rifles[]

Other POF products[]

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