The Snipex Rhino Hunter is a civilian version of the
Snipex M
Snipex M is a long-range single-shot 12.7mm rifle with automatic case ejection. Developed by XADO-Holding Ltd. company (Kharkiv, Ukraine).
Design
The Snipex М rifle is available in two versions. Snipex М75 has a barrel length of 750 mm, ...
rifle chambered for
.50 BMG, developed by the Ukrainian company
XADO-Holding Ltd.
Design
The Snipex Rhino Hunter is a bolt-action
bullpup with a rotating bolt, and is equipped with a
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 bolt has a special flag indicator that allows controlling the degree of bolt locking. For ease of use in the dark, the indicator is made of
luminophore.
To reduce recoil, the rifle uses the inertia recoil system, which includes spring-loaded assemblies and hydraulic or spring shock absorbers. The shock absorbers are built into the upper receiver, which allows shooting with the upper receiver set against any surface. Recoil energy is partially reduced due to the muzzle brake.
History
The rifle was first presented in October 2016 at the XIII International Specialized Exhibition “Arms and Security” in Kyiv.
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See also
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Snipex T-Rex
The Snipex T-Rex is a single-shot anti-materiel rifle chambered for the 14.5×114mm cartridge and manufactured by XADO-Holding Ltd., Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Design
The T-Rex is a bullpup bolt-action rifle. During loading, the cartridge is inserted i ...
References
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External links
REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF XVI INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIZED EXHIBITION ARMS AND SECURITY ‑ 2019
Hunting rifles
Single-shot bolt-action rifles
Sniper rifles of Ukraine