Proof that the Swiss make more than cheese and chocolate, Brugger & Thomet (aka: “B&T”) has developed a series of impressive looking sniper rifles, which I finally got a chance to see in the flesh. These rifles take their styling cues from Accuracy International AW series and from the Blaser Tac 2. More pics and info after the jump . . .

APR 338

The APR 338 is the flagship of the APR line. Recent combat actions in Iraq and Afghanistan confirmed the need for precision rifles capable of long range engagements out to a mile or more. The APR 338 is B&T’s answer to this demand:

Close up of the receiver:

Close up of the muzzle brake:

Detail of stock and buttspike:

Features Secondary Sighting System Flip up emergency sight Operation Single shot Charging handle Right NAR Rails 1 + 3 Handling Ambidextrous Suppressor connector Integrated in muzzle brake Shoulder stock foldable, length and height adjustable Twist Rate 280 mm / 11″ Primary Sighting System Scope according to customer request Muzzle attachment 1 chamber muzzle brake Magazines 5 rounds, steel magazine Also included Inclined NAR/Picatinny top rail, UIT rail, 5 round magazine, suppressor, bipod, mirage band, tool kit, cleaning kit Caliber .338 LM (8.6 x 70 mm) length 1002 mm / 1311 mm Barrel Length 685 mm Sight length 822 mm Height 215 mm without scope Stock Pull 335 mm Butt spike 72 mm extractable Width 98 mm (incl. bolt handle) Weight 7.9 kg

APR 308

As you will likely be able to guess, the APR 308 is chambered in .308 Win. As far as I could tell, it is similar in all respects to the APR 338, becept for its smaller weight and dimensions:

Features Secondary Sighting System Flip up emergency sight System Repeating action Operation Single shot Charging handle Right NAR Rails 1 + 3 Handling Ambidextrous Suppressor connector Integrated in muzzle brake Shoulder stock foldable, length and height adjustable Calibre .308 Win (7.62 x 51 mm NATO) length 906 mm / 1200 mm Barrel Length 610 mm Twist Rate 280 mm / 11″ Primary Sighting System Scope according to customer request Sight length 727 mm Muzzle attachment 1 chamber muzzle brake Magazines 5 rounds, steel magazine Also included Inclined NAR/Picatinny top rail, UIT rail, 5 round magazine, suppressor, bipod, mirage band, tool kit, cleaning kit Height 215 mm without scope Weight 6.1 kg Stock Pull 335 mm Butt spike 72 mm extractable Width 98 mm (incl. bolt handle)

SPR300 (Integrally Suppressed .300 Blackout)

Of the set, the SBR 300 B&T bolt gun is undoubtedly the most likely to appear in a James Bond movie. Designed around the subsonic .300 Blackout cartridge, the SPR300 is intended to engage point targets out to 150 meters. The integral suppressor allows the SPR300 to be more silent than an air rifle, according to B&T. The SPR 300 is a quick take down rifle, enabling the operator to enter the AO covertly with a small and inconspicuous carrying bag.