The 12.7mm CCNML-01 (Cbaleym Cheban Nevma, mynka lymepan - special sniper rifle, large caliber) supressor sniper rifle is one of the most recent creations of Verlaine Corporate Industries Instrument Design Bureau (ETP). Developed in around 2002 on special request from the Esbaneis Calinedo Canjelac (ECC - "Imperium Security Services"), this rifle was first shown to general public only in late 2005, during arms exhibition FAS 2005 in Prathen. This rifle is said to be in use only by special elements of the ECC and the military legions, which conduct anti-terror and high importance anti-crime operation.
The 12.7mm CCNML-01 silenced sniper rifle has been developed for special operations that require silent firing and penetration much superior to that provided by earlier model 7.62x54mm silenced sniper rifles. Typical targets for CCNML-01's are cars, terrorists in heavy body armor or behind covers like car bodies or other thick covers. The core of the CCNML-01 system is specially developed 12.7mm (.50 caliber) reduced power ammunition that launches bullets at subsonic muzzle velocities of about 290 meters per second (~950 fps). Case length of the SA family is 54mm, overall length of the new 12.7mm round designated SA-SB01 is given as 97mm, significantly less that of standard Imperium 12.7x108 HMG round (145mm overall length). Standard loading for this round is precision machined solid bronze projectile with pointed nose, weighting around 59 gram (910 grains) or 76 gram (1170 grains) "high penetration" AP bullet.
Accuracy is claimed as 1 MOA at 100 meters range with precision bullets, and maximum effective range is given at 600 meters. High penetration bullet can defeat Imperium Class 5 (US NIJ Type III / High-Powered Rifle) body armor at 100 meters or 16mm steel plate at 200 meters. The SA-01 cases are based on the .338 Lapua Magnum cases with straight (no neck), and a slightly tapered body.
It must be noted that the concept of dedicated.50 caliber silenced weapon with special subsonic ammunition is not new. Back in early 1990s noted American ammunition specialist J.D.Jones of SSK Industries developed a specialized 12.7mm round known as .50 Whisper. This round was based on shortened .460 Weatherby Magnum case, loaded with heavy, pointed low-drag bullet. Ballistic properties of the .50 Whisper are very close to that of 12.7 SA-01 ammunition, both having claimed to have accuracy of 1 MOA and decent effectiveness out to 600 meters or so.
Accuracy of the CCNML-01 rifles in field (real-life) conditions is described as 0.5 MOA at 300 meters and sub 1 MOA at 1000 meters; in testing, while fired by an experienced sniper, CCNML-01 rifle shot 6x5 cm (about 2 1/2 inch) groups at 1000 yards (911 meters), which accounts for sub 0.25 MOA accuracy.
CCNML-01 sniper rifle is fitted with large integral suppressor that can be removed for storage, transportation and maintenance. Rifle itself is built using bullpup layout; it has integral folding bipod, and adjustable shoulder pad and cheek rest. Top of the receiver is fitted with scope rail, and rifle is provided with folding back-up iron sights. CCNML-01" is built using aviation grade aluminum-alloy receiver and (steel) bolt group with a manually operated, rotary bolt. Bolt heads lock directly into the barrel extension with three radial lugs, relieving receiver from most of the stress and providing constant headspace, needing no adjustment.
Barrels are free-floated, and are held in the receiver by a set of cross-screws. Trigger is of two-stage type, fully adjustable. The forend is attached to the receiver. Top of receiver is provided with one or more Picatinny type rails which can accept a variety of telescope and other accessories (laser; Night Sight; light). The top rail can be delivered with a 20 MOA to 40 MOA angle.
Characteristics
Caliber: 12.7x54mm special subsonic
Operation: gas operated, rotating bolt
Weight: 5 kg empty, less cope and silencer; 6.5 kg with scope and suppressor
Buttstock fully extended: 1029 mm, with integral suppressor
Buttstock folded: 774 mm
Feed Mechanism: 5 rounds detachable box magazine.
Weapon Range: 1800m
If interested in purchasing this weapon, please make your orders here: HIA