GOL Sniper Magnum
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 710 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.00 kg
- Introduced
- 1989
About
What it is, and why it matters
The GOL Sniper Magnum is a German bolt-action sniper rifle chambered primarily in .338 Lapua Magnum, designed by gunsmith Gottfried Prechtl and produced by Gol-Matic GmbH of Birkenau. It is built around a custom Magnum Mauser action machined from solid steel and a match-grade Lothar Walther barrel, fed from a five-round detachable box magazine. With a Sto-Con walnut stock offering adjustable length of pull and cheek rest, the rifle delivers sub-1 MOA accuracy with match-grade ammunition out to roughly 1,000 metres and has been adopted by several German federal and state police units.
The rifle was developed by Gottfried Prechtl, a German gunsmith specializing in custom Mauser rifles, marrying the proven Mauser M98 Magnum action to modern long-range match components.
Also offered in 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) and .300 Winchester Magnum chamberings, and in dedicated tactical, sporting and match configurations.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Gol-Matic GmbH
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- Germany
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 1989
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 710 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.00 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 900 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 6570 J
- Effective range
- 1000 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.
Match grade barrel
Magnum mauser action
Adjustable length of pull
Adjustable cheek rest
Scope rail
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 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 6.00 kg | 6.53 kg | Lighter than about 70% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 710 mm | 686 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 5 | 5 | Holds fewer rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the GOL Sniper Magnum
How much does the GOL Sniper Magnum weigh?
The GOL Sniper Magnum weighs 6.00 kg (13.23 lb) empty.
What caliber is the GOL Sniper Magnum?
The GOL Sniper Magnum is chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum.
How many rounds does the GOL Sniper Magnum hold?
The GOL Sniper Magnum holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the GOL Sniper Magnum?
The GOL Sniper Magnum has a 710 mm (28.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the GOL Sniper Magnum?
The GOL Sniper Magnum is made by Gol-Matic GmbH (Germany). It was designed by Gottfried Prechtl.
When was the GOL Sniper Magnum introduced?
The GOL Sniper Magnum was introduced in 1989.
How does the GOL Sniper Magnum operate?
The GOL Sniper Magnum uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
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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
- German police units
- Germany
Provenance
Confidence in this record
74%
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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