The Ukrainian Armed Forces use the Serbu BFG-50 sniper rifle at the front, and it can hit targets at a distance of 1 km
By: Myroslav Trinko | 26.08.2022, 10:50
Military analyst @war_noir published a photo of a Ukrainian defender with a Serbu BFG-50 sniper rifle.
What Kind of a Rifle?
This is a large-caliber single-shot rifle that was developed by a small American company, Serbu Firearms, in 1999. It is intended for long range shooting from 1000 meters upwards. Serbu BFG-50 is equipped with 50 caliber (12.7 × 99 mm) ammunition.
Serbu BFG-50 is a single shot, rotating bolt action weapon. The rifle has two frontal firing pads. Weight of the Serbu BFG-5 is 9.9 kg. Barrel length is 749 mm.
Source: @war_noir
Image: Krzysztof Knefel
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