Pindad SPR
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| Pindad SPR | |
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SPR-1
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | TNI, POLRI |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Pindad |
| Variants | SPR-1, SPR-2, SPR-3 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO (SPR-1) and (SPR-3) .50 BMG (SPR-2) |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective firing range | 600 m [1] |
| Maximum firing range | 2000 m [2] |
| Feed system | Single shot (SPR-1) 5 round detachable box magazine (SPR-2), 10 round detachable box magazine (SPR-3)[3] |
| Sights | optical |
The Pindad SPR (abbreviation from Indonesian : Senapan Penembak Runduk, Sniper Rifle) is a sniper rifle produced by PT. Pindad, Indonesia. This gun allows the shooter to adjust the height of the position and stability by regulating the bipod of the rifle located on the bottom front of the handguard. The SPR is available in three variants. The SPR-1 and SPR-3 are chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge while the SPR-2 is chambered for the .50 BMG cartridge.[4]
History
This rifle was created to answer the needs of the Indonesian military who would use a sniper rifle with a higher capacity and a more affordable price than other sniper rifles.[5]
Variants
SPR-1
The SPR-1 is a single-shot sniper rifle chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. The rifle has a thumbhole stock made from laminated wood and a Harris bipod adjustable for height is provided. [6]
SPR-2
The SPR-2 is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle which is fed from a 5-round box magazine. It is able to penetrate up to 2 centimeters of steel at 500 meters.
SPR-3
The SPR-3 is a magazine-fed variant of the SPR-1 sniper rifle. It has an effective range of 700 meters.
