The SC-76 Thunderbolt is a bolt-action sniper rifle manufactured by British company Steel Core Designs.[2] It feeds from a detachable box magazine which holds 10 rounds of either .308 Winchester, or more commonly, 7.62x51mm NATO.[3] It costs between $2500 and $3000 per unit and is sold on both the civilian and military markets.

SC-76 Thunderbolt
SC-76 Thunderbolt of the Bangladesh Army on display.
TypeSniper rifle
Place of originUnited Kingdom
Service history
Used byBangladesh Army
Production history
DesignerSteel Core Designs
ManufacturerSteel Core Designs
VariantsSC-86 - 8.6×70mm (.338 Lapua Magnum)
SC-127 - 12.7×99mm (.50 BMG)
Specifications
Mass7.14 kg[1]
LengthShort barrel (SB) length - 41" (104 cm)
Long barrel (LB) length - 47” (121 cm)[1]

Cartridge7.62×51mm[1]
ActionBolt-action
Effective firing range600 m (656 yd) to 1,000 m (1,094 yd)[1]
Feed system10-round detachable box magazine
SightsTactical day scope & rings, Night vision & LADS, Infra-red & TI sight

Simon Schofield, head of the Security and Defence Division of the Humanitarian Intervention Centre, has described the rifle as "a serious bit of counterterrorism gear and built to be a bit civilian friendly”.[4]

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The SC-76 is designed primarily for police and military use, and to maximise accuracy, reliability under adverse conditions, as well as user ergonomics. It has a 600mm Picatinny rail, a Match grade barrel, fitted with a muzzle brake.

The sniper rifle can be equipped with either an adjustable bipod and monopod. The SC-76 has a polymer stock and a two-stage trigger[1]

User

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Overview of SC-76 Thunderbolt". www.steelcoredesigns.com. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
  2. ^ "Steel Core Designs: Thunderbolt". Steel Core Designs. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  3. ^ Parrish, Nick (Spring 2015). "Tactical decision" (PDF). NRA Magazine. Vol. XCIV, no. 1. pp. 10–12. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  4. ^ Patrikarakos, David (26 August 2014). "Ukrainians Arm Themselves in Preparation for Battle". Mashable. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Technical Specification and Other Requirements for Cartridge Small Arms 7,62x51 mm Ball Brass Cartridge Case Rimless Ball for 7.62 mm Sniper Rifle" (PDF). dgdp. 1 November 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.