Fifth generation sniper rifles and hunting - Keppeler KS V Bullpup
From 2002, the German company Keppeler GmbH launched the 5 generation of sniper rifles and its civilian hunting variant - Keppeler KS V Bullpup Hunter. The designers of the German company managed to create an ultra-modern weapon, which in advantages not only external beauty of execution, but also high sniper characteristics. As is clear from the very name of the rifle, the bulpup weapon layout scheme. The location of the box-type magazine is interesting - it is installed under the 45 degree angle on the left side of the rifle, just above the pistol grip. Such an arrangement of the store reduced the shutter speed for recharging, which reduced the recharge time itself. In addition, it has a positive impact on the next shot. The designers argue that such an arrangement will allow you to quickly change the empty store to a full store, however, this is not quite so. Fastening box magazines - spring-loaded rocker. The protrusion of the store, made on its wall engages with a rocker when installing it in a rifle, and disconnecting an empty magazine with just one hand is problematic.
The high price of rifles is determined by the famous German quality:
- external design;
- high quality performance;
- enhanced performance.
The characteristics of all Keppeler KS V rifle products are really the highest possible for used ammunition, and the quality of performance can be seen from the exact fit of the parts to each other, the absence of backlash where, in principle, they are permissible. However, the filigree fit caused the weapon to become more susceptible to all sorts of pollution. Rifles are very susceptible to dust and using it in dusty areas will soon lead to a sharp drop in combat performance. However, for city conditions and competitions, the Keppeler KS V rifle is almost an ideal weapon.
The design and device rifles «Keppeler KS V»
The basis of the Keppeler KS V rifles is a longitudinal sliding bolt. It locks the barrel bore on eight stops of a combat type. To reduce the used parts in the rifle, the designers gave the bolt a fixed additional position - the bolt handle fits into the upper slot of the barrel box. In this case, the handle will not give a calm aim at the set aiming device. Therefore, you can immediately visually determine - the weapon is on the guard. Of the proposed ammunition, the main cartridge is the length of the 51 mm and caliber 7.62 mm NATO sample (.308). Keppeler GmbH makes it possible to order a rifle for any caliber, while of course changing some details of the rifle, and its price will increase accordingly. In the design of the rifle "Keppeler KS V" for the first time widely used powdered aluminum for most parts - this significantly reduced the weight characteristics of the rifle. Although this affected the strength of the weapon, the constructive arrangement of the parts is such that even if it falls, the main components will not be subjected to the main impact and deformation.
Sniper rifle destination provided three bipods. The front two bipod removable type, mounted at the beginning of the forearm, height adjustable and fold. The 3-I fry is made in the lower part of the butt, is a kind of bolt, which is twisting, becomes the 3-her bipod of the rifle. Posted rifle barrel has no contact with the rifle forearm. Butt provided with adjustable height and length. To increase-reduce the length of the butt using a special bolt, which is not very convenient to unscrew or screw. And you can choose a comfortable height using a conveniently located handle. Left-handed 5 generation rifles from Keppeler GmbH will be extremely inconvenient to use - all the elements are made so that in order to carry out the reload you will have to keep your face away from the rifle. In the standard set are three stores - two of them with 5-th ammunition and one with 3-am ammunition, and 3 barrel length of 50, 60 and 65 centimeters. To reduce the cost, rifles are not equipped with sights. To install the selected sight on the rifle there is a Picatinny-style slat, which is located in the middle part of the weapon in its upper part. For installation of additional devices, such as a flashlight or a night vision device, there is another “Picatinny” type strap, made in the front of the weapon, approximately above the middle of the barrel. You can install bipods on it, which will increase the overall stability of the Keppeler KS V when firing.
The 5 rifle generation from Keppeler GmbH, although they provide high accuracy characteristics of hits, but have a price higher than the price of competitors' rifles 1.5 times, which influenced the fact that they are still not used in military units. According to the available information, Keppeler KS V Sniper has arrived in small quantities in some special services of eurozone countries. The Keppeler KS V series rifle is also quite a rarity in the market for hunting weapons - a small number of financially secure weapon fans or hunting fans can boast of a rifle - they have every reason to be proud of such a rifle.
Rifles are available on the market in 2-x versions:
- “Sniper”, for arming various paramilitary units;
- “Hunter”, a modified version of a rifle for hunting;
The sniper rifle “Keppeler KS V Sniper” is presented in the following variants:
- The length of the barrel 650, 550 and 500 mm;
- Caliber - 8.6 × 70 ".338"; - 7.62х51 ".308"; - 7.62 × 67 ".300".
The price of Keppeler KS V Sniper is from Euro 5000, all trunks are equipped with a muzzle brake by default.
Hunting rifle "Keppeler KS V Hunter" is presented in the following versions:
- The length of the barrel 650, 550 and 500 mm;
- Caliber - 8.6 × 70 ".338"; - 7.62х51 ".308"; - 7.62 × 67 ".300".
Price for Keppeler KS V Hunter 4182 euro, all trunks are equipped with a muzzle brake by default.
Key Features:
- the country of manufacture is Germany;
- caliber rifle 7.62 mm;
- the start of production of the 2002 year;
- shooting mode - single shot;
- Used ammunition 7.62x51 or .308 Winchester;
- centimeter barrel 65.
- length 108 centimeters;
- Weight 5.5 kilogram;
- 5 magazine capacity or three ammunition.
The high price of rifles is determined by the famous German quality:
- external design;
- high quality performance;
- enhanced performance.
The characteristics of all Keppeler KS V rifle products are really the highest possible for used ammunition, and the quality of performance can be seen from the exact fit of the parts to each other, the absence of backlash where, in principle, they are permissible. However, the filigree fit caused the weapon to become more susceptible to all sorts of pollution. Rifles are very susceptible to dust and using it in dusty areas will soon lead to a sharp drop in combat performance. However, for city conditions and competitions, the Keppeler KS V rifle is almost an ideal weapon.
The design and device rifles «Keppeler KS V»
The basis of the Keppeler KS V rifles is a longitudinal sliding bolt. It locks the barrel bore on eight stops of a combat type. To reduce the used parts in the rifle, the designers gave the bolt a fixed additional position - the bolt handle fits into the upper slot of the barrel box. In this case, the handle will not give a calm aim at the set aiming device. Therefore, you can immediately visually determine - the weapon is on the guard. Of the proposed ammunition, the main cartridge is the length of the 51 mm and caliber 7.62 mm NATO sample (.308). Keppeler GmbH makes it possible to order a rifle for any caliber, while of course changing some details of the rifle, and its price will increase accordingly. In the design of the rifle "Keppeler KS V" for the first time widely used powdered aluminum for most parts - this significantly reduced the weight characteristics of the rifle. Although this affected the strength of the weapon, the constructive arrangement of the parts is such that even if it falls, the main components will not be subjected to the main impact and deformation.
Sniper rifle destination provided three bipods. The front two bipod removable type, mounted at the beginning of the forearm, height adjustable and fold. The 3-I fry is made in the lower part of the butt, is a kind of bolt, which is twisting, becomes the 3-her bipod of the rifle. Posted rifle barrel has no contact with the rifle forearm. Butt provided with adjustable height and length. To increase-reduce the length of the butt using a special bolt, which is not very convenient to unscrew or screw. And you can choose a comfortable height using a conveniently located handle. Left-handed 5 generation rifles from Keppeler GmbH will be extremely inconvenient to use - all the elements are made so that in order to carry out the reload you will have to keep your face away from the rifle. In the standard set are three stores - two of them with 5-th ammunition and one with 3-am ammunition, and 3 barrel length of 50, 60 and 65 centimeters. To reduce the cost, rifles are not equipped with sights. To install the selected sight on the rifle there is a Picatinny-style slat, which is located in the middle part of the weapon in its upper part. For installation of additional devices, such as a flashlight or a night vision device, there is another “Picatinny” type strap, made in the front of the weapon, approximately above the middle of the barrel. You can install bipods on it, which will increase the overall stability of the Keppeler KS V when firing.
The 5 rifle generation from Keppeler GmbH, although they provide high accuracy characteristics of hits, but have a price higher than the price of competitors' rifles 1.5 times, which influenced the fact that they are still not used in military units. According to the available information, Keppeler KS V Sniper has arrived in small quantities in some special services of eurozone countries. The Keppeler KS V series rifle is also quite a rarity in the market for hunting weapons - a small number of financially secure weapon fans or hunting fans can boast of a rifle - they have every reason to be proud of such a rifle.
Rifles are available on the market in 2-x versions:
- “Sniper”, for arming various paramilitary units;
- “Hunter”, a modified version of a rifle for hunting;
The sniper rifle “Keppeler KS V Sniper” is presented in the following variants:
- The length of the barrel 650, 550 and 500 mm;
- Caliber - 8.6 × 70 ".338"; - 7.62х51 ".308"; - 7.62 × 67 ".300".
The price of Keppeler KS V Sniper is from Euro 5000, all trunks are equipped with a muzzle brake by default.
Hunting rifle "Keppeler KS V Hunter" is presented in the following versions:
- The length of the barrel 650, 550 and 500 mm;
- Caliber - 8.6 × 70 ".338"; - 7.62х51 ".308"; - 7.62 × 67 ".300".
Price for Keppeler KS V Hunter 4182 euro, all trunks are equipped with a muzzle brake by default.
Key Features:
- the country of manufacture is Germany;
- caliber rifle 7.62 mm;
- the start of production of the 2002 year;
- shooting mode - single shot;
- Used ammunition 7.62x51 or .308 Winchester;
- centimeter barrel 65.
- length 108 centimeters;
- Weight 5.5 kilogram;
- 5 magazine capacity or three ammunition.
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