Kalashnikov Group has shipped a large consignment of 7.62 mm SV-98 sniper rifles to a customer under a 2025 state contract, the company said. The delivery, which the company says is widely used in the zone of the special military operation, was completed on schedule.
The SV-98 is designed for precision fire using 7N1 and 7N14 sniper cartridges. Its free floating barrel contributes to tighter shot groups, and the rifle can chamber the full range of 7.62×54R ammunition. The weapon accepts a low-noise and flashless firing device and supports mounting of optical and night sights on a Picatinny rail fixed to the receiver. Mechanical backup sights are also fitted.
Ergonomic features include a stock made from an aluminum alloy, a pistol grip of impact resistant polymer, and an adjustable cheekpiece along with adjustable rear support and buttstock settings, intended to accommodate different shooter positions and gear configurations.
Developed in 1998 for special operations units of the Russian Armed Forces and for law enforcement, the SV-98 was designed for aimed engagements out to 1,000 meters. The rifle has remained in procurement lists for more than two decades, and the company reports growing annual demand.
