Azerbaijan testing new domestic sniper rifle

Azerbaijani sniper rifle called "Vashag" (Lynx), which meets the latest standards, is undergoing tests in the country.

The 8.6 mm sniper rifle with a 70 mm-long liner weighs 6.5 kg.

Despite that the aiming range of the rifle is 1,200 meters, the rifle is able to hit the target at a distance of up to 1,500 meters.

This sniper rifle is capable of shooting a 30-centimeter target from the distance of 1,500 meters.