The most long-range rifle in the world can in the near future create Russian gunsmiths. Its preliminary name is DXL-5.
This information agency RIA Novosti said Vladislav Lobaev, General company Lobaev Arms, which is developing new weapons.
Today, the world's largest firing range provides the "Dusk" rifle, created by the same company. She is able to confidently hit targets at a distance 2,5 km, and her record range is 4200 m.
Vladislav Lobaev claims, that in the world so far there are no sniper rifles with a range of target destruction 6-7 kilometers.
The main secret of the new weapon will be developed for him cartridge, in which unusual innovative technologies will be applied. While not disclosed information on the caliber and other characteristics of the ammunition. We only know about its large cartridge size and high initial bullet speed. It is thanks to this special ammunition that the rifle will be able to hit targets at such a great distance.
Developers plan to complete the creation of DXL-5 by the beginning of next year.
An important issue for discussion is, how effective is such a weapon for moving targets, because while the bullet overcomes the distance in 6-7 km, target may shift significantly depending on speed. Therefore, the sniper will have to consider many additional nuances, not to mention the usual nuances.
