The Snipex T-Rex is a

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chambered for the

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cartridge and manufactured by XADO-Holding Ltd.,

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Design

The T-Rex is a

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. During loading, the cartridge is inserted into the breech opening with the bolt open. Barrel locking is achieved through a rotating bolt. The floating barrel is in free recoil when the bullet flies out. Recoil is suppressed due to the

muzzle brake A muzzle brake or recoil compensator is a device connected to, or a feature integral to the construction of, the muzzle or barrel of a firearm or cannon that is intended to redirect a portion of propellant gases to counter recoil and unwanted ...

, the effect of a recoil isolator, an elastic multilayer shoulder pad, and a balanced weight. The rifle is suitable for shooting resting both on the right and left shoulders. It has a height-adjustable cheek rest that can be installed on the right or on the left side. The rifle has a bipod and an adjustable rear support, which allows for adjustment to the shooter's needs. The rifle has a

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with 50

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gradient, on which various sighting devices can be mounted.

History

The first development was presented at the XIV International Specialized Exhibition “Arms and Security 2017”. In the course of constant improvements, a number of changes were made to the design of the rifle. Based on the state examinations results, the 14.5×114 mm caliber Snipex T- Rex rifle has been adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2020.

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14.5×114mm anti-materiel rifles Single-shot bolt-action rifles Rifles of Ukraine

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