The Satevari (Georgian: სატევარი translated as "Dagger" ) MSWP is a proposed multi-caliber modular sniper rifle platform developed by STC Delta intended primarily for military but also limited civilian use. It was designed as convertible precision sniper rifle able to maintain high accuracy over long ranges and maximum effective ranges accordingly to cartridge and corresponding conversion.[1][2][3][4]
| Satevari, Satevari Modular Sniper Weapon Platform, Dagger | |
|---|---|
 Satevari-1 sniper rifle | |
| Type | sniper rifle anti-material rifle |
| Place of origin | Georgia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | STC Delta |
| Manufacturer | STC Delta |
| Produced | 2015–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.50 kg (12.1 lb) lightest variant (.308 Win) 12 kg (26 lb) heaviest variant (.50 BMG) |
| Length | 1,160 mm (46 in) shortest variant (.308 Win) 1,300 mm (51 in) longest variant (.50 BMG) |
| Barrel length | 525 mm (20.7 in) shortest barrel (.308 Win) 730 mm (29 in) longest barrel (.50 BMG) |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum .300 Norma Magnum .308 Winchester .338 Lapua Magnum .338 GBM .375 GBM .50 BMG |
| Caliber | bicaliber |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective firing range |
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| Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine (308 Win, .300 WM, .300 NM) 4-round detachable box magazine (.338 LM, .338 GBM, .375 GBM, .50 BMG) |
| Sights | Telescopic |
Design
editThe rifle is equipped with an adjustable stock with integrated monopod in support of more stability and accuracy while shooting. A special ergonomic and orthopedic grip was installed in order to provide comfort by reducing the muscle strain of the user hand to a minimum. Active-reactive muzzle breaks reduce overall recoil. The base design can be further altered and modified[5]
Modularity
editThe rifle design allows a multi-caliber setup with yet unspecified details. A total of 7 cartridge types can be fired with the weapon, ranging from .308 Win to .50 BMG giving it penetration capabilities against both soft and lightly armoured targets.
Accuracy
editThe designer states an overall accuracy of 0.3 MOA field tested with bipod. Fixed may be more accurate.
Designation
editThe name "Satevari" comes from a type of ceremonial Georgian dagger which is carried together with a traditional national dress called Chokha. The specific designation may be an implication as to the rifle's accuracy.[6][7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Სნაიპერული შაშხანა "სატევარი"".
- ^ "Главная страница".
- ^ "Новые образцы грузинского вооружения". newscentral.exsees.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-10.
- ^ "В Грузии разработана новая мультикалиберная снайперская винтовка "Сатевари"".
- ^ "Главная страница".
- ^ "Evolution of Georgian Weaponry, Part I – Melee, Before Gunpowder - GeorgianJournal". www.georgianjournal.ge. Archived from the original on 2015-03-23.
- ^ Vakhtang, Kiziria. "Khevsuruli dashna".