CS/LR35
TypeBolt-action sniper rifle
Place of originPeople's Republic of China
Service history
In service2020–Present
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerNorinco
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass6.2 kg (14 lb) (7.62×51mm) 7 kg (15 lb) (8.6×70mm)[1]
Length1,200 mm (47.2 in) (7.62×51mm)
1,300 mm (51.2 in) (8.6×70mm)[1]
Cartridge7.62×51mm CS/DEL3A
8.6×70mm DBU-202
7.62×51mm DBU-203
ActionBolt-action
Effective firing range800–1,200 m (874.9–1,312.3 yd) (7.62×51mm)
1,200–1,500 m (1,312.3–1,640.4 yd) (8.6×70mm)
Feed system5-round detachable box magazine
SightsTelescopic; night-vision; thermal sight

The CS/LR35 (military designation QBU-202 and QBU-203) is a type of bolt-action sniper rifle designed and manufactured by Chinese company Norinco. Developed from CS/LR4, the weapon is chambered with either 7.62×51mm cartridge or 8.6×70mm round in a 5-round box magazine. The rifle features a free-floating barrel and specifically designed munition that improves accuracy.[2]

Design and development

CS/LR35 is the further development of the CS/LR4 sniper rifle system. CS/LR35 is available in two versions chambered in either 7.62×51mm NATO or 8.6×70mm (.338 Lapua Magnum). Improvements include reinforced material for the barrel, lightweight rifle body, fully adjustable folding stock, and CS/DEL3A high precision cartridge in a 5-round box magazine. The weight is less than 6 kg (13 lb). The accuracy is claimed to be ≤0.5MOA at 100 m (110 yd), ≤0.75MOA at 300 m (330 yd), and ≤1MOA at 800 m (870 yd).[3][2]

The 8.6×70mm variant of the rifle can be differentiated by its slightly longer barrel with a handguard that only has four ventilation holes whereas the 7.62 variant has seven smaller ones.[2] The manufacturer claims that, with 8.6×70mm ammunition, the weapon has a conservative estimate of sub 1 MOA accuracy at 1,200 m (1,300 yd).[4]

8.6×70mm variant of the CS/LR35 received designation QBU-202 with its scope designated QMK-201 variable zoom optics. 7.62×51mm variant of the CS/LR35 received designation QBU-203 with its scope designated QMK-201A.[5]

Variants

CS/LR35
Improved version of CS/LR4. Chambered in 7.62×51mm and 8.6×70mm Lapua Magnum.[6]
QBU-202
Military version developed from CS/LR35 chambered in 8.6×70mm. In service with People's Liberation Army Ground Force.[6][5]
QBU-203
Military version developed from CS/LR35 chambered in 7.62×51mm ammo.[7][5]
CS/LR24
Export version of QBU-202, developed from CS/LR35 with minor modifications.[1]
CS/LR4B
Export version of QBU-203, developed from CS/LR35 with minor modifications.[1]

Users

See also

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "轻武器迎来大爆发 解放军又装备两款新型高精狙(图)". Sina News (in Chinese). 7 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "CS/LR35". military factory.
  4. ↑ "敢于紧盯强敌 敢于超越强敌：北方新型8.6毫米狙击枪". Guancha. 8 November 2018.
  5. 1 2 3 "博物馆里的新枪族，见证轻武器发展，解放军单兵武器未来可期". NetEase News (in Chinese). 4 August 2021.
  6. 1 2 "LR35狙击步枪列装 媲美国外先进型号 我军狙击手获得远射利器". Tencent News (in Chinese). 4 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "QBU-203 sniper rifle and QJY-201 machine gun leaked". China-Arms. 10 June 2021.
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