MTs-116M

The MTs-116M is a Russian bolt-action sniper rifle. The weapon system was developed By the Central Design Bureau for Sporting and Hunting Arms (TsKIB SOO) based in Tula. Based on a successful single-shot sporting match rifle, it was developed to serve as a modern precision rifle for law enforcement use. The need for such a rifle arose following the realization that the standard military sniper rifle, the Dragunov SVD, did not meet the required qualifications.

== Design == The MTs-116M is a manually operated, bolt-action precision sniper rifle. It is chambered for the 7.62×54mmR cartridge of either standard or nonstandard specialized issue, held in 5- to 10-round detachable box magazines. The Marksmanship rifle features include an adjustable folding bipod, a free-floated barrel, flash hider, fully adjustable trigger, adjustable butt plate, cheek rest and a rear support monopod. The rifle is normally fitted with telescope or IR / night sight using proprietary quick-detachable mounts.