7.62x51mm NATO Sniper & Precision Rifles

The Knight's Armament Company SR-25 (Stoner Rifle 25) is an American semi-automatic precision rifle designed by Eugene Stoner in the early 1990s. Chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO, it is the direct predecessor to the U.S. military's M110 SASS and is widely used by special operations forces and civilian precision shooters.

The Knight's Armament Company M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) is the U.S. Army's standard semi-automatic sniper rifle, chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. Based on the SR-25 platform, it delivers sub-MOA accuracy in a semi-automatic package.

The Heckler & Koch G28 is a German designated marksman rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO, derived from the HK417 battle rifle. It was adopted by the U.S. Army as the M110A1 CSASS (Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System), replacing the KAC M110 in frontline service.

The Heckler & Koch PSG1 (Präzisionsschützengewehr 1) is a German semi-automatic sniper rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. Introduced in 1972, it is renowned as one of the most accurate semi-automatic rifles ever produced, legendary for its precision, build quality, and equally legendary price tag.

The Walther WA 2000 is a German bullpup semi-automatic sniper rifle produced in extremely limited numbers in the 1980s. Despite its limited production (only 176 units), it is one of the most recognizable sniper rifles in popular culture, appearing in numerous films and video games.

The JNG‑90 is a Turkish bolt‑action sniper rifle developed by MKEK (Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation) to provide a compact, high‑precision platform for military and law‑enforcement marksmen. Designed around a short‑action, 5‑round detachable box magazine, the rifle emphasizes modularity, with a folding stock, adjustable cheek piece, and Picatinny rails for optics and accessories. Chambered primarily in 7.62×51mm NATO, the JNG‑90 incorporates a free‑floating barrel, a three‑position safety, and a match‑grade trigger to achieve sub‑0.5 MOA accuracy at 800 m. Its relatively low weight and short overall length make it suitable for urban and mountainous operations, distinguishing it from longer‑range, heavier sniper systems. The firearm has earned a reputation in the Turkish armed forces for reliability under harsh conditions and has been praised by civilian shooters for its ergonomic design and cost‑effective performance.

The HK417 DMR is a designated marksman variant of the Heckler & Koch HK417 battle rifle, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. It features a longer, heavy barrel for improved accuracy and a free-floating handguard. The weapon is used by several NATO special forces units as a precision semi-automatic rifle.

The M21 Sniper Weapon System is an accurized semi-automatic rifle based on the M14, chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It served as the primary U.S. Army sniper rifle from 1969 until the adoption of the bolt-action M24 in 1988, seeing extensive combat in Vietnam and beyond.

The Mk 11 Mod 0 is a semi-automatic sniper rifle used by the United States Navy SEALs and other special operations forces. It was developed by Knight's Armament Company as a variant of the SR-25 design. The Mk 11 is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO and features a free-floated barrel and an adjustable gas system. It has a shorter barrel than the M110 SASS and uses a fixed stock rather than the adjustable stock of the M110. The rifle is known for its exceptional accuracy for a semi-automatic platform.

The Heckler & Koch MSG90 (Militärisches Scharfschützengewehr 90) is a militarized, lighter, and more cost-effective version of the legendary PSG1 precision rifle. Adopted by numerous military forces, it offers similar accuracy in a package suited for field deployment.

The Parker-Hale M82 is a bolt-action sniper rifle manufactured by Parker-Hale in Birmingham, England. It was developed in the 1970s for military and law enforcement snipers. The M82 is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO and is based on the proven Mauser 98-style action. The rifle features a heavy free-floated barrel, an adjustable trigger, and a synthetic stock. It was adopted by the British Army as the L81A1 Cadet Target Rifle for marksmanship training.