Type Sniper rifle Used by See Users | Place of origin Israel Designer Dr. Nehamiya Sirkis | |
Manufacturer Israel Weapon Industries Weight 5.9 kg (13.01 lb)
7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version |
The IWI DAN .338 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle is an Israeli bolt action sniper rifle manufactured by Israel Weapons Industries (IWI). It is named after ancient city of Dan. The rifle is chambered for the powerful .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge and its main purpose is long range sniping, and limited anti-material applications as well. The IWI DAN has sub-MOA accuracy at range of 1200 meters.
The rifle was designed by Dr. Nehamaiya Sirkis with cooperation of the Israel Defense Forces special forces and is manufactured by Israel Weapons Industries and marketed worldwide. The IWI DAN is used by the British special forces unit Special Air Service (SAS).
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