T93 sniper rifle
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| 7.62 mm T93 Sniper Rifle | |
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |  Republic of China |
| Production history | |
| Designer | 205th Armory |
| Designed | 2003 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.62 × 51 mm NATO |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective range | Over 800 m (ammunition/sniper-dependent) |
| Feed system | 5-round internal magazine |
| Sights | Telescopic |
The T93 (Type 93) Sniper Rifle (Chinese: 七點六二公厘T93狙擊槍) is a 7.62x51mm bolt-action rifle designed and manufactured in Taiwan.
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[edit] History
It was first shown to the public during the 2007 Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition. The primary organization responsible for the development of this rifle is the 205th Armory, with technical assistance from unspecified domestic and foreign firms.
[edit] Design
By its appearance, the T93 is closely pattered after the M24 Sniper Weapon System . It features a similar action with internal magazine. The barrel is floated for its entire length. One notable departure from the M24 design is the absence of the front sight base. The adjustable-length stock appears to be H-S Precision PST-25, but is said to have been redesigned using ergonomic measurements of Taiwanese soldiers.
As displayed, the T93 prototype is equipped with a Leupold Ultra M3A riflescope on an extended Picatinny rail mount, allowing the use of night-vision equipment with the scope. The scope mount is similar to the McCann Industries MIRS, but lacks rails on either side. The bipod is a Harris Ultralight 1A2 Series.
According to official news release, T93 scored a best 3-round group size of 0.3 MOA at 800 meters during trials. It was not known whether factory match or hand-loaded ammunition was used. The rifle also passed endurance tests by firing 6,000 rounds without any failure.
[edit] Production and Usage
Currently, it is not known whether the Republic of China Army has placed orders for this rifle or not. Potential customers are scout sniper and special operations/anti-terrorism units in the military, as well as police SWAT units.
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