Azb DMR MK1

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]

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

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]

Operators

See also

Comparable Sniper rifles

Other POF products

References
  1. "Assault Cum Sniper Rifle Azb (DMR) MK1". Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020.
  2. Abbas, Sikander. "Pakistani Ordnance Factories Azb MK1 Designated Marksman Rifle". Silah Report. Archived from the original on 24 August 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
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