S&T SV-98 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle; Real Wood

The S&T SV-98 is a great replica of the Russian Army issue SV-98 sniper rifle system in current service and has the correct barrel profile, muzzle device and stock shape to do this unique rifle justice in Airsoft form. This version even boasts a real wood stock, finished in green paint just like the real Russian issue SV-98. This rifle is heavily based on the Russian SV-98 sniper rifle but uses the more ergonomic and frankly superior L96 style receiver with its enlarged, swept-back bolt handle allowing for clearance even when using large optical sights and its easy-to-use safety catch with recessed markings denoting each mode. 

Starting at the tip of the outer barrel we can see the real-world accurate SV-98 muzzle device, complete with a front iron sight. There is no rear iron sight on the SV-98 but this thing really needs a scope to do it justice. The muzzle device can be unscrewed but underneath there are 14mm CCW so you can mount a hefty suppressor to give this sniper an even more authentic look.

The barrel is smooth-sided and tapered towards the tip, matching the real SV-98 perfectly. The barrel is shaped this way to improve strength near the receiver to effectively handle high-power cartridges while keeping the weight up front to a minimum for better handling.

Moving to the chassis, we can find an L96-style bipod spigot at the very front, so you can make use of the included bipod for a better shooting position, any help supporting the weight of this massive platform is gretly appreciated! At either side of the chassis, we can find steel sling points, which can be combined with the sling bar on the stock to mount a two-point rifle sling. If you're feeling strong enough, you can throw the SV-98 onto your back when the enemy team is advancing and it's sidearm time.

Running along the sides of the chassis we can find finger grooves, which help provide a consistent and comfortable position for your support hand. Between the finger grooves on the right side of the chassis, we can take note of the two protruding threaded sockets which allow us to add the included carrying handle of the SV-98. This part is styled after that present on the real SV-98, which is also a big part of what makes the rifle so recognisable. 

The handle is constructed from steel for extra strength with a polymer over mould to stop the handle from being uncomfortable to use in cold weather. The handle can be attached by aligning the threaded nuts on the handle with the holes on the stock and turning the nuts until they are hand-tight. The handle doesn't need to be installed for this rifle to function, if you need to cut down on the weight, this is the first thing we recommend removing!

The adjustable HOP-up unit of the SV-98 can be found on the rear iron sight. It requires an Allen key to adjust and is a "TDC" HOP-up which is known to be a superb method of adjustment, minimising side-to-side deviation by applying adjustments directly to the top of the HOP-up rubber.

Just ahead of the trigger guard is where we can find the magazine well of the SV-98, which is realistically positioned thanks to this rifle's use of the TM L96/M40 style of loading mechanism. The magazine is unique to this platform; you may notice that there is no magazine release on the sniper rifle itself. This is because the magazine release is on the magazine itself, pressing the button on the right of the mag pushes through and allows you to remove the magazine.

As we arrive at the receiver of the SV-98 we can see this is a more advanced L96 style receiver, with an enlarged bolt handle and textured safety lever. The real L96 and SV-98 both have a similar style of receiver, with angular surfaces and a 20mm Picatinny top rail for mounting optical sights, so unless the Russian fans at your local site are really, really observant, they may not be able to tell!

The safety catch is located on the right side of the rear section of the bolt, just behind the bolt handle, and can be easily reached from a firing grip with minimal movement which may draw the eye of an enemy sniper. The surface of this control includes deep linear texture, guaranteeing that you can make use of this important function in any weather condition. The safety is also much larger than that of a VSR-10 platform, making it more easily used with gloves. The safety positions are indicated using colours, with white indicating the safe mode and red indicating the dangerous mode.

The bolt handle of the SV-98 is an enlarged L96-style design, which is swept back to allow larger optical sights to be used on the rifle without interfering with the travel of the bolt. This also makes the handle very easy to grab and operate quickly when needed. All of the parts of the receiver, outer barrel, and bolt handle are constructed from robust alloy, granting the SV-98 the title of "full metal" and making it a great choice for the type of player that values realism.

The stock of the S&T SV-98 is a close match to the real SV-98 stock and sports full adjustability, with an adjustable cheekpiece which can be raised, an integrated mono-pod for optimal stability when combined with the bipod, and a rubberised butt plate which can be adjusted to get the perfect shooting position. Like the real SV-98 stock, this stock is made from real wood and finished with green paint, adding an extra edge of realism when compared to other polymer stock versions.

The butt plate can be adjusted by loosening the knurled nut on the right side which will allow the butt plate to be raised and lowered to suit your position, body type and loadout. The cheek rest is raised and lowered by unscrewing the adjustment screws beneath the cheek rest. Within the stock itself, we can also find a sling bar, which is present just behind the adjustment screws of the cheekpiece. This can be combined with either of the front sling points to provide an ambidextrous two-point sling mounting solution.

This version of S&T SV-98 is also kitted out on the inside with some nifty upgraded parts. Inside, you will find a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel, giving you the edge in accuracy potential and a slight raise in FPS. The inner barrel and HOP-up rubber are both VSR/GBB compatible, meaning the sky is the limit when it comes to upgrading your HOP-up setup.

If you're a sniper looking for a "bad guy" primary or you have an epic Russian loadout and need a sniper rifle to finish it off, the S&T SV-98 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle; Real Wood is one of the best options out there. Get your Leshy suit on and get busy!

Features

• Full metal construction
• Real wood stock - Finished with green paint, just like the real thing
• Glorious replica of the iconic Russian sniper rifle
• Removable carry handle - Complete the SV-98 look
• Integrated monopod - Great for prone shooting
• Preinstalled iron sights - Shoot the classic way!
• Adjustable butt plate - Set it up for any body type or loadout
• Enlarged L96 style bolt handle - Plenty of clearance for large scopes
• Textured safety catch with recessed markings
• Real-world accurate SV-98 muzzle device
• 14mm CCW threading - Attach a mean-looking suppressor with ease!
• TDC adjustable HOP-up unit - On the rear iron sight
• Ergonomic pistol grip - Surprisingly comfortable for a platform with Russian origin
• Fully adjustable cheek rest - Perfect cheek weld no matter your optic preference
• Front L96 style bipod spigot - Install the included bipod
• 20mm Picatinny Receiver rail - Ready for optical sights
• Steel carry handle - Robust, will support sensible use
• VSR compatible Hop-up rubber and inner barrel
• Sling points front and rear

Package Includes

• S&T SV-98 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle; Real Wood
  • Aluminium Bipod
  • Steel Carry handle
• 45rnd SV-98 magazine