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Azb DMR MK1
TypeDesignated marksman rifle[1][2]
Place of originPakistan
Service history
In service2014-Present[2]
Used byPakistan Army
WarsWar in North-West Pakistan
-Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Production history
DesignerPakistan Ordnance Factories
ManufacturerPakistan Ordnance Factories
Specifications
Mass4.94 kg(Without Magazine)[1]
Length1055 mm[1]
Barrel length508 mm[1]

Caliber7.62×51mm NATO[1]
ActionRoller locked delayed blow back, Semi-automatic[1]
Effective firing range600 metres (660 yd)[1]
Feed system5/20 Rounds Magazine[1]
SightsTelescopic sight[2]
References

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 has 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].

See also

Comparable Sniper rifles

Other POF products

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Assault Cum Sniper Rifle Azb (DMR) MK1". Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Abbas, Sikander. "Pakistani Ordnance Factories Azb MK1 Designated Marksman Rifle". Silah Report. Archived from the original on 24 August 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.