POF PSR-90
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 600 mm
- Weight, empty
- 8.10 kg
- Introduced
- 2000
About
What it is, and why it matters
The POF PSR-90 (Precision Sniper Rifle) is a semi-automatic sniper rifle manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factories, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. The rifle is a Pakistani adaptation inspired by the German Heckler & Koch PSG-1, incorporating the proven G3 roller-delayed blowback operating mechanism as its foundational framework. The PSR-90 features a polygonally rifled 600mm barrel delivering a muzzle velocity of 870 m/s, and is capable of achieving 90mm groups at 300 meters with match-grade ammunition. The rifle is fitted with a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 telescopic sight and a fully adjustable polymer buttstock. Weighing 8.1 kg, the PSR-90 is a substantial platform whose mass contributes to reduced felt recoil and enhanced stability during precision engagements. The roller-delayed blowback action provides reliable semi-automatic cycling while maintaining the accuracy standards expected of a designated marksman platform.
The PSR-90 represents Pakistan's effort to develop indigenous precision rifle capability. Built on the well-proven G3 roller-delayed blowback mechanism that Pakistan Ordnance Factories has manufactured under license for decades, the rifle demonstrates how a developing nation leveraged existing manufacturing expertise to create a capable sniper platform without starting from scratch.
The PSR-90 is one of Pakistan's indigenous precision rifle programs, developed to reduce reliance on imported sniper systems. The designation 'PSR-90' does not reflect a 1990 introduction date; the rifle was actually introduced around 2000. It can also accept 20-round magazines for extended engagements, though the 5-round magazine is standard for precision work. The rifle's operating mechanism is directly derived from the HK G3/PSG-1 lineage, as Pakistan Ordnance Factories has extensive experience manufacturing G3 variants under license.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Pakistan Ordnance Factories
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- Pakistan
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2000
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 600 mm
- Overall length
- 1158 mm
- Weight, empty
- 8.10 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 8.50 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Roller delayed blowback
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 16.0 N
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 870 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3680 J
- Effective range
- 1000 m
- Maximum range
- 3700 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.
Polygonal rifling
Free floating barrel
Adjustable buttstock
Picatinny rail
Bipod mount
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 | 8.10 kg | 5.04 kg | Among the heaviest tenth |
| Overall lengthAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 1158 mm | 1116 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 600 mm | 559 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 5 | 15 | Holds fewer rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the POF PSR-90
How much does the POF PSR-90 weigh?
The POF PSR-90 weighs 8.10 kg (17.86 lb) empty and 8.50 kg (18.74 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the POF PSR-90?
The POF PSR-90 is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.
How many rounds does the POF PSR-90 hold?
The POF PSR-90 holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the POF PSR-90?
The POF PSR-90 is 1158 mm (45.6 in) long overall, with a 600 mm (23.6 in) barrel.
Who makes the POF PSR-90?
The POF PSR-90 is made by Pakistan Ordnance Factories (Pakistan).
When was the POF PSR-90 introduced?
The POF PSR-90 was introduced in 2000.
How does the POF PSR-90 operate?
The POF PSR-90 uses a roller delayed blowback action, and its firing mechanism is hammer 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
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- Pakistan Army
- 2000
- Pakistan Rangers
- Pakistan
Provenance
Confidence in this record
65%
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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.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/pof-psr-90' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "pof-psr-90", "name": "POF PSR-90", "manufacturer": { "id": "pakistan-ordnance-factories", "name": "Pakistan Ordnance Factories", "countryCode": "PK", "foundedYear": 1951, "website": "https://pof.gov.pk", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-04-05 22:24:37", "updatedAt": "2026-04-05 22:24:37", "version": "8f0b49c36dfe78bfe36766018c3db21f1e35c55cbdadb38a0cac59e79ee4fd81" }, "category": { "id": "sniper-rifle", "name": "Sniper Rifle", "description": "Precision rifles optimized for long-range accuracy" }, "country_of_origin": "PK", "year_introduced": 2000, "barrel_length_mm": 600, "weight_empty_g": 8100, "action_type": "roller_delayed_blowback"}