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<\/a>A new rifle launched by Israel\u2019s firearms<\/a><\/span> manufacturer IWI<\/a><\/span> at the Eurosatory 2014<\/a><\/span> exhibition represents a first of IWI\u2019s new family of bolt action sniper rifle<\/a><\/span>s. IWI said it developed the DAN .338<\/a><\/span> bolt action sniper rifle<\/a><\/span> in cooperation with the IDF special operations units. Bolt action rifles are preferred by snipers for their high precision at long range. Designed for military and law enforcement applications, the rifle uses the powerful LAPUA<\/a><\/span> MAG .338<\/a><\/span> ammunition delivering high accuracy (sub MOA<\/a>) at distances up to 1,200 meters (1,312 yards).<\/p>\n The rifle is designed for light weight and compact carry. The chassis is made of aluminum alloy, the heavy fluted free floating barrel is 737 mm (29\u2033) long. The new rifle weigh 6.9 Kg (15.2 pounds) without magazine, ammo, telescope and mount. Design features include an adjustable, folding stock with adjustable length of\u00a0pull, adjustable cheek rest and folding adjustable mono-pod and two-stage trigger.<\/p>\n The rifle incorporates four Picattiny rails (3, 6, 9 and 12 o\u2019clock positions) for mounting of telescopes, night vision equipment and accessories. In addition, a clip-on sight and a silencer are available as optional features.<\/p>\n Model: DAN .338 Bolt Action Sniper<\/a><\/span> Rifle<\/a>DAN .338<\/a><\/span> Weapon Specifications<\/h3>\n
\nAmmunition: .338 LAPUA<\/a><\/span> Magnum
\nFiring mode: Bolt action
\nFeeding: 10 round magazine
\nBarrel rifling: 1:10\u201d twist
\nTrigger pull Force (Kg): 1-2
\nWeight (w\/o magazine, telescope and mount): 6.9kg
\nBarrel length: 737 mm (29\u201d) \u2013 787 mm (31\u201d) with muzzle brake)
\nOverall length, stock extended: 1,280 mm (50\u2033)
\nOverall length, stock folded: 1,030 mm (40.5\u2033)
\nMuzzle velocity (approx.) 881 m\/sec<\/p>\n