GOL Sniper Magnum

GOL-Sniper Magnum
GOL-Sniper Magnum
	GOL Sniper Magnum rifle
Type	Sniper rifle
Place of origin	Germany
Service history
Used by	See Users
Production history
Designer	Gottfried Prechtl
Designed	1986
Manufacturer	Gol-Matic GmbH
Produced	1986-present day [citation needed]
Specifications
Mass	~ 6 kg, varies on configuration
Length	Varies on configuration
Barrel length	710mm
Cartridge	7.62×51mm NATO, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum
Action	Bolt-action
Effective firing range	up to 1,500 metres (1,640 yd)
Feed system	5 rounds detachable box magazine
Sights	Telescopic

The GOL-Sniper Magnum is a bolt-action sniper rifle designed by the German company Gol-Matic GmbH of Birkenau, Hesse. The rifle is available in tactical as well as sporting and match configurations. GOL-Sniper rifles are based on custom Magnum Mauser actions, manufactured by Prechtl Waffen.

Design

The rifle was designed by professional German gunsmith Gottfried Prechtl, who specializes in custom Mauser rifles. The bolt-action is based on Mauser's M98 Magnum system, which was introduced in the late 19th century on the Mauser Gewehr 98. Each rifle is custom made per requisitions of every customer, whether it is for tactical or sporting purposes, resulting in many options and configurations. A Sto-Con walnut stock forms the body of the rifle which is mounted with a Lothar Walther precision barrel and Mauser bolt. The walnut stock increases the flexibility of the rifle butt and therefore reduces recoil allowing for more precision when shooting.