Bor Rifle
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 600 mm
- Weight, empty
- 5.50 kg
- Introduced
- 2007
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Bor is a Polish bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, developed by Zaklady Mechaniczne Tarnow (ZMT) as a modern precision sniping platform for the Polish Armed Forces. Named after the codename of General Tadeusz Komorowski, a prominent World War II resistance leader, the Bor represents Poland's effort to develop a domestically produced precision sniper rifle meeting NATO standards. The rifle features a modern aluminum chassis, free-floating barrel, folding stock, and adjustable trigger, providing Polish military snipers with a capable platform for engagements out to 800 meters.
Named after 'Bor' - the wartime codename of General Tadeusz Komorowski who led the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, the rifle carries the symbolic weight of Polish military independence. It represents Poland's determination to equip its NATO-integrated armed forces with domestically designed weapons rather than relying entirely on foreign imports.
The Bor was developed to replace aging Soviet-era sniper rifles in Polish service, particularly the SWD (Polish SVD variant). The rifle uses an aluminum alloy chassis that provides a rigid bedding platform for the free-floating barrel, contributing to its sub-MOA accuracy capability. The folding stock reduces transport length for airborne and mechanized infantry operations. The rifle is compatible with standard NATO accessories and optics via its Picatinny rail system. A .338 Lapua Magnum variant has been developed for extended-range engagements. The Bor has been deployed with Polish military contingents in Afghanistan as part of NATO ISAF operations.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Zaklady Mechaniczne Tarnow
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- Poland
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2007
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 600 mm
- Overall length
- 1080 mm
- Weight, empty
- 5.50 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 5.90 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Trigger pull
- 15.0 N
- Capacity
- 10
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 838 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3413 J
- Effective range
- 800 m
- Maximum range
- 2500 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Free floating barrel
Folding stock
Adjustable cheek piece
Adjustable buttpad
Picatinny rail
Suppressor ready
Adjustable trigger
Bipod compatible
Threaded muzzle
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 5.50 kg | 5.04 kg | Heavier than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 1080 mm | 1116 mm | Shorter than about 60% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 600 mm | 559 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 10 | 15 | Holds fewer rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the Bor Rifle
How much does the Bor Rifle weigh?
The Bor Rifle weighs 5.50 kg (12.13 lb) empty and 5.90 kg (13.01 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Bor Rifle?
The Bor Rifle is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.
How many rounds does the Bor Rifle hold?
The Bor Rifle holds 10 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Bor Rifle?
The Bor Rifle is 1080 mm (42.5 in) long overall, with a 600 mm (23.6 in) barrel.
Who makes the Bor Rifle?
The Bor Rifle is made by Zaklady Mechaniczne Tarnow (Poland).
When was the Bor Rifle introduced?
The Bor Rifle was introduced in 2007.
How does the Bor Rifle operate?
The Bor Rifle uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- Polish Armed Forces
- 2007
- Polish GROM
- Poland
- Polish Military Police
- Poland
Provenance
Confidence in this record
70%
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API
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