SC-76 Thunderbolt
| SC-76 Thunderbolt | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bolt-action sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Steel Core Designs |
| Manufacturer | Steel Core Designs |
| Variants | SC-86 - 8.6×70mm (.338 Lapua Magnum) SC-127 - 12.7×99mm (.50 BMG) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.8 kg[1] |
| Length | Short barrel (SB) length - 41" (104 cm) Long barrel (LB) length - 47” (121 cm)[1] |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm[1] |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective firing range | 600 m (656 yd) to 1,000 m (1,094 yd)[1] |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Tactical day scope & rings, Night vision & LADS, Infra-red & TI sight |
The SC-76 Thunderbolt is a sniper rifle manufactured by Steel Core Designs.[1] It's magazine holds 10 rounds, and it is chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62x51 NATO.[2] It costs between $2500 and $3000 and is sold on both the civilian and military markets. Defence expert Simon Schofield has described the rifle as "a serious bit of counterterrorism gear and built to be a bit civilian friendly”.[3] The rifle was considered for use by the Indian MARCOS special forces unit,[4] but ultimately rejected in favour of the Sako Tikka T3 TAC 7.62x51 mm sold by Beretta.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Overview of SC-76 Thunderbolt". www.steelcoredesigns.com. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ Parrish, Nick (Spring 2015). "Tactical decision" (PDF). NRA Magazine. No. Volume XCIV No. 1. pp. 10–12. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
{{cite news}}:|issue=has extra text (help) - ^ Patrikarakos, David (26 August 2014). "Ukrainians Arm Themselves in Preparation for Battle". Mashable. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "Karabiny wyborowe dla MARCOS". AltAir.pl. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Bedi, Rahul (28 July 2016). "Indian Navy special forces to get 177 sniper rifles". IHS Jane's Defence Weekly. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
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