APPROVED RIFLE / CALIBRE LISTINGS

The rifles listed below are those which have been accepted as bona fide military rifles for the purposes of the SSAA Military Service Rifle Discipline. Rifles other than these may be accepted for competition but the onus is on their owners to prove eligibility.

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Bolt Action Rifles

Action Rifle Model Mag Maker Norm Comments
  Calibre Identification Rds   Class  
Bolt .303" SMLE No5 Jungle Carbine 10 LeeEnfield A Manufactured-UK
Bolt .303" SMLE No6 Jungle Carbine 10 SAF Lithgow A Manufactured-Australia
Bolt 6.5mm Type 38 (Arisaka Carbine) 5 Japanese Arsenals A Manufactured-Japan (1905)(Mauser Variant)
Bolt 6.5mm Type 38 (Arisaka Carbine) 5 Japanese Arsenals A Manufactured-Japan (1905)- Cavalry use
Bolt 7.65 X 53mm Mauser M 1891(M91)Carbine 5 Ludwig Lowe A/B1 Manufactured-Germany (Export Argentina) 5 rd single stack mag/17.63" barrel
Bolt 7X57mm Mauser M 1895 (Carbine) 5 Ludwig Lowe A/B1 Manufactured-Germany Export Chile(Chilean Crest)/21.50" barrel.
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Mauser M95 Spanish Carbine 5 Fabrica De Armas A/B1 Manufactured-Spain Oviedo 17.56" barrel (rebarrelled 7.62mm CETME)
Bolt 6.5X52mm M1938 Carcano 5 Terni/Carcano A/B2 Manufactured-Spain-Clip fed rounds
Bolt 8mmX56R Mannlicher Model M95/34 5 Steyr A/B2 Manufactured-Austria - 19" barrel carbine version (straight pull bolt)
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1938 (M38) 5 Carl Gustaf S.G.F. A/B2 Manufactured-Sweden-21.06"barrel (Short Rifle)Mtd Troops Rifle
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1938 (M38) 5 Husqvarna AB A/B2 Manufactured-Sweden-21.06"barrel (Short Rifle)Mtd Troops Rifle
Bolt 7.7mm Type 99 Arisaka(Short Rifle) 5 Japanese Arsenals A/B2 Manufactured-Japan (1939)- Folding Bayonet/Barrel length 25.75"
Bolt 7.7mm Type 99 Arisaka(Short Rifle) 5 Japanese Arsenals A/B2 Manufactured-Japan (1940)- Parachutists Version/Folding Bayonet
Bolt 7.65 X 53mm Mauser M1891(M91) 5 Ludwig Lowe B Manufactured-Germany (Export Argentina) 5 rd single stack mag/29.13" barrel
Bolt 7.65 X 53mm Mauser M1893 (M93) 5 DM(Later D.W.M.) B Manufactured-Germany (Obendorf)(Export Turkey)
Bolt 7X57mm Mauser M1893 (M93) 5 DM(Later D.W.M.) B Manufactured-Germany (Obendorf)(Export Spain )
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M1938 Marine 5 Husqvarna AB B Manufactured-Sweden
Bolt 7X57mm Mauser M93 (1916) 5 German Various B Manufactured-Spain (Short Rifle)
Bolt 30.06(.30") M1903 5 Springfield B1 Manufactured-USA - Fitted w straight 'S' stock until 1929
Bolt 30.06(.30") M1903 5 Rock Island Arsenal B1 Manufactured-USA - Fitted w pistol grip 'C' stock after 1929/2 cross bolts
Bolt 30.06(.30") M1903-A1 5 Remington B1 Manufactured-USA - Some 4 groove rifling
Bolt 30.06(.30") M1903-A3 5 Remington/Smith Corona B1 Manufactured-USA - 2 groove rifling/Fitted with Peep Sight
Bolt 30.06(.30") M1903-A4 5 Remington B1 Manufactured-USA - Fitted Redfield Mounts/US Mil M73B1(Weaver 330C) Scope
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant M91 5 Remington B1 Manufactured-USA - 1916-5Rd Clip fed
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant M91 Carbine 5 Soviet State Arsenals B1 Manufactured-USSR(Tula)1910-5Rd Clip fed
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant M91/30 5 Soviet State Arsenals B1 Manufactured-USSR(Tula) 1930-5Rd Clip fed
Bolt .303" SMLE MK1 10 LeeEnfield B1/B2 Manufactured-UK
Bolt .303" SMLE No 4 MK1 10 LeeEnfield B1/B2 Manufactured-UK
Bolt .303" SMLE No1 MK3 10 SAF Lithgow B1/B2 Manufactured-Australia
Bolt 30.06 Pattern-17 Enfield 10 Win/Rem/Eddystone B1/B2/C Manufactured-USA-Various (Mauser variant) 1,600 yd sight, safety mod
Bolt .30-40" M-1892 Krag-Jorgensen 5 Kongsberg Arsenal B1/C Manufactured-Norway-USA Adopted Service 1892-1903. 30" barrel
Bolt 6.5mm M-1894 Krag-Jorgensen 5 Kongsberg Arsenal B1/C Manufactured-Norway-Used Norway and Denmark
Bolt .43" (11mm) M1871 - 1877 5 Peabody Arms B1/C Manufactured-USA/Export to Turkey
Bolt 6.5X52mm M1891 Carcano 5 Terni/Carcano B1/C Manufactured-Spain-Clip fed rounds
Bolt 11.15X60R Mauser 1871/1884 8 Germany Various B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Black Powder Round)Infantrie Gewehr 1871/84
Bolt 7X57mm Mauser 1904 (M94) 5 Mauser Co B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Obendorf)(Export-Brazilian Military Police)
Bolt 9.5mm Mauser Mauser M 1875 (M75) 8 DM(Later D.W.M.) B1/C Manufactured-Germany-Export to Turkey
Bolt 7.65 X 53mm Mauser M 1889 5 Fabrique Nationale B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Belgium)-Strip Loader
Bolt 7.65 X 53mm Mauser M 1890(M90) 5 DM(Later D.W.M.) B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Turkey)
Bolt 7.65 X 53mm Mauser M 1891(M91) 5 DM(Later D.W.M.) B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Export Spain)
Bolt 7.65 X 53mm Mauser M 1892(M92/93) 5 Mauser Co B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Obendorf) (Export Spanish Navy Carbine)
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1894 (M94) 5 Mauser Co B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Obendorf)(Export CarbineSweden)
Bolt 7.65 X 53mm Mauser M 1894 (M94) 5 DM(Later D.W.M.) B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Obendorf)(Used-Congo Free State)
Bolt 7mm Mauser Mauser M 1894 (M94) 5 DM(Later D.W.M.) B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Obendorf)(Export Brazil) 29.06" barrel
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1894 (Vergueiro) 5 D.W.M. B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Export Portugal)
Bolt 7X57mm Mauser M 1895 (M95) 5 Ludwig Lowe B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Export-Various SouthAmericas/29.06" barrel.
Bolt 8.2mm(.323") Mauser M 1895 (M95) 5 Steyr/Mannlicher B1/C Manufactured-Switzerland
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1896 (M96) 5 Ludwig Lowe B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Obendorf)(Export Sweden)
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1896 (M96) 5 Carl Gustaf S.G.F. B1/C Manufactured-Sweden-29.05"barrel (Schwedische Infanteriegewehr M96)
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1896 (M96) 5 Husqvarna AB B1/C Manufactured-Sweden-29.05"barrel (Schwedische Infanteriegewehr M96)
Bolt 7mm Mauser Mauser M 1896/97(M96/97) 5 D.W.M. B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Obendorf)
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser M 1898 (Inf Rfl 98) 5 Mauser Co/D.W.M. B1/C Manufactured-Germany (Obendorf) 1898 on
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser M 1898 (Inf Rfl 98) 5 German Arsenals B1/C Manufactured-Germany-Arsenals - Amberg, Danzig, Erfurt, Spandau
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser M 1898 (Inf Rfl 98) 5 FN/CZ Brno B1/C Manufactured-Belgium/Czechoslovakia (Post WW1)1920-30
Bolt 7X57mm Mauser M 1904 (Vergueiro) 5 D.W.M. B1/C Manufactured-Germany Obendorf(Portuguese developed, similar M98)
Bolt 7.65 X 53mm Mauser M 1909 (M98) 5 Mauser-Werke A.-G B1/C Manufactured-Germany (export Peruvian Crest)
Bolt 7.65 X 53mm Mauser M 1909 (M98) 5 FMAP Argentina B1/C Manufactured-Argentina c/w Argentinian receiver markings German bayonet
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 98K Gewehr 5 Mauser-Werke A.-G B1/C Manufactured-Germany (1924 on) 23.6" barrel
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 98K Gewehr 5 Steyr B1/C Manufactured-Austria (WW2) 23.6" barrel
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant Finnish M39 5 Soviet State Arsenals B1/C Manufactured-USSR(Tula) 1930-Sharpshooter Model
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant M1891 5 Soviet State Arsenals B1/C Manufactured-USSR(Tula)-5Rd Clip fed
Bolt .276" Pattern-13 Enfield 10 RSAF Enfield B1/C Manufactured-UK- (Mauser variant) Limited Production
Bolt .303" Pattern-13 Enfield 10 RSAF Enfield B1/C Manufactured-UK- (Mauser variant) Limited Production
Bolt .303" Pattern-14 Enfield 10 Vickers B1/C Manufactured-UK- (Mauser variant) Limited Production
Bolt .303" Pattern-14 Enfield 10 Win/Rem/Eddystone B1/C Manufactured-USA-(Mauser variant) UK contract on the USA
Bolt 6.5mm Type 30 (Arisaka 30th Year) 5 Japanese Arsenals B1/C Manufactured-Japan (1897)- Barrel length 31.45"
Bolt 6.5mm Type 38 (Arisaka 38th Year) 5 Japanese Arsenals B1/C Manufactured-Japan (1905)(Mauser Variant)
Bolt .30.06" Mauser M35(Colombian) 5 FN/CZ Brno B2 Manufactured-Czechoslovakia(converted 7mm to .30.06" 1952)
Bolt .30.06" Mauser M35(Colombian)Carb 5 FN/CZ Brno B2 Manufactured-Czechoslovakia(converted 7mm to .30.06" 1952)
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 937 (M98K) 5 Mauser-Werke A.-G B2 Manufactured-Germany. 23.6" barrel(export Portuguese Crest)
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 937-A (M98K) 5 Mauser-Werke A.-G B2 Manufactured-Germany (Portuguese Crest)Sightguards frt sight.Bottom mtd sling
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Mauser Model 98 KAR 5 Czech Z,A,S, Brno B2 Manufactured-Germany. Czech Crest/Converted to 7.62mm for Israel.
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 98 KAR 5 Mauser-Werke/DWM B2 Manufactured-Germany. (Carbine - 1924 on)
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 98 KAR 5 Steyr B2 Manufactured-Austria (WW2)
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 98/29 5 Czech Z,A,S, Brno B2 Manufactured-Czech. Persian Lion Crest, 29.12" barrel/oval ring sight guards.
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant M39 5 Soviet State Arsenals B2 Manufactured-USSR(Tula)-5Rd Clip fed-Finnish Army Sharpshooter
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant M44 5 Romania B2 Manufactured-Romania Post 1944 -20" barrel/5Rd Clip fed/side fold bayonet
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant M91/30 5 Soviet State Arsenals B2 Manufactured-USSR(Tula) 1938-Carbine Version 5Rd Clip fed
Bolt .303" SMLE No1 MK5/FONT> 10 SAF Lithgow B2 Manufactured-Australia
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant M-53 5 Soviet State Arsenals B2/C Manufactured-USSR(Tula)/China
Bolt .303" SMLE No 4 MK1 10 Longbranch B3 Manufactured-Canada - 1950
Bolt 5.6mm(.22") Training Rifle - Barrel Insert 1 Erma Erfurt D Manufactured-Germany - fits Mauser 98 Action
Bolt 5.6mm(.22") Training Rifle - DSM - 34 1 Mauser-Werke A.-G D Manufactured-Germany - Mauser 98 Action
Bolt 5.6mm(.22") Training Rifle - Mauser 98 1 Fabrique Nationale D Manufacture Belgium (Liege 1952) Mauser 98 Action
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Omark Model 44 1 Sportco G Manufactured Australia
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1904 (Vergueiro) 5 D.W.M.   Manufactured-Germany Obendorf(Brazilian Crest Military Police)

Lever Action Rifles

Action Rifle Model Mag Maker Norm Comments
  Calibre Identification Rds   Class  
F/Block 45/70" Sharps 1874 Military 1 Sharps C Manufactured-USA (Also Shiloh Repro Models)
F/Block 45/70"/.50/70" Sharps 1874 Saddle 1 Sharps C Manufactured-USA (Also Shiloh Repro Models)
F/Block 45/70" Sharps1874 Infantry Sniper 1 Sharps C Manufactured-USA (Also Shiloh Repro Models) 3 band 30" barrel
Lever 45/70" Marlin 1895SS 4 Marlin Firearms B1 Manufactured-USA
Lever .30-30 Marlin 336 5 Marlin Firearms B1/B2 Manufactured-USA
Lever .44/40" Model 62 Henry 15 Winchester B Manufactured-USA(Also Uberti Repro Model)Top Ejection
Lever .45" Model 62 Henry 15 Winchester B Manufactured-USA(Also Uberti Repro Model)Top Ejection
Lever .44/70" Model 73 6+ Winchester B Manufactured-USA-Top Ejection
Lever .44WCF//.44/40 Model 73 6+ Winchester B Manufactured-USA(Also Uberti Repro Model)Top Ejection
Lever .44/40" Model 92 6+ Winchester B Manufactured-USA-Top Ejection
Lever .32/20 Model 92 6+ Winchester B Manufactured-USA-Top Ejection (1892)
Lever .30/30" Model 94 6+ Winchester B Manufactured-USA-Top Ejection
Lever .32/40" Model 94 6+ Winchester B Manufactured-USA-Top Ejection
Lever .38/55" Model 94 6+ Winchester B Manufactured-USA-Top Ejection
Lever Various Model 95 6+ Winchester B Manufactured-USA(.35 Win,.405Win,.38/72,.30/40Krag,.303".30/30,.30/06)
RHTS .310" Cadet 1 BSA C Martini Action Rear Hinged Top Slide (RHTS) Breech Load (UK)
RHTS .303" Enfield 1889 ME .303 1 Enfield/BSA C Martini Action Rear Hinged Top Slide Breech Load (UK)(Motty Special)
RHTS .303" Martini 1 BSA C Martini Action Rear Hinged Top Slide Breech Load (UK)
RHTS .303" Martini 1 Martini Henry C Martini Action Rear Hinged Top Slide Breech Load (UK)
RHTS .450" Martini 1 Martini Henry C Martini Action Rear Hinged Top Slide Breech Load (UK)
RHTS .577" Martini 1 Martini Henry C Martini Action Rear Hinged Top Slide Breech Load (UK)
Roll/Block 45/70" Sharps Cavalry 1 Remington C Manufactured-USA (also Navy Arms reproductions) 22" barrel
Trapdoor 45/70" Model 1873 1 Springfield C Manufactured-USA

Scoped/Sniper/Tactical Rifles

Action Rifle Model Mag Maker Norm Comments
  Calibre Identification Rds   Class  
Bolt .303" MK III Ross Rifle 5 Ross F1 Manufactured Canada - 6X Warner & Swasey plus other sights)
Bolt .303" Pattern-14 Enfield No3 MK I 10 Win/Rem/Eddystone F1 Manufactured-USA-(Mauser variant) UK contract-USA (Scopes 3X)
Bolt .303" SMLE No 1 MK III Sniper 10 Lee Enfield F1 Manufactured-UK (Scopes range from 2X to 5X)
Bolt .303" SMLE No 4 MK 1 (T) 10 Lee Enfield F1 Manufactured-UK (3X No 32 Scope)
Bolt .303" SMLE No 4 MK 2 (T) 10 LeeEnfield F1 Manufactured-UK (4X Scope)
Bolt .55" Boys AT 5 UK Various F1 Manufactured-UK (Some rebarrelled in .5" Browning BMP)
Bolt 30.06(.30") M1903 Sniper (03A3) 5 Rock Island Arsenal F1 Manufactured-USA - Fitted 1.25" by 8X UNERTL Scope WWII(US Marines)
Bolt 30.06(.30") M1903 Sniper (03A3) 5 Springfield F1 Manufactured-USA - Fitted 1.25" by 8X UNERTL Scope WWII(US Marines)
Bolt 30.06(.30") M1903-A1 Sniper (M03A1) 5 Springfield F1 Manufactured-USA - Fitted 1.25" by 8X UNERTL Scope WWII(US Marines)
Bolt 30.06(.30") M1903-A4 Sniper (M03A4) 5 Remington F1 Manufactured-USA - Some 4 groove rifling (3X Weaver Scope)
Bolt 30.06(.30") M17 5 Eddystone/Various F1 Manufactured-USA 4X Scope
F/Block 45/70" Sharps1874 Infantry Sniper 1 Sharps F1 Manufactured-USA (Also Shiloh Repro Models) 3 band 30" barrel
Bolt 6.5mm Type 97 Arisaka 5 Japanese Arsenals F1 Manufactured-Japan (1905)(Mauser Variant)(2.5X Scope)
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1896 (M96)Sniper 5 Carl Gustaf S.G.F. F1 Manufactured-Sweden-29.05"barrel (Swedish Infantry M96) 4X
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1896 (M96)Sniper 5 Husqvarna AB F1 Manufactured-Sweden-29.05"barrel (Swedish Infantry M96) 4X
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M 1938 (M38)Sniper 5 Husqvarna AB F1 Manufactured-Sweden-21.06"barrel (Short Rifle)Mtd Troops Rifle (4X)
Bolt 6.5mmX55 Mauser M41 Swedish 5 Carl Gustaf S.G.F. F1 Manufactured-Sweden-29.05"barrel/German Ajack 4 X/AGA 3X scope.
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Mauser Model 98 KAR Sniper 5 Czech Z,A,S, Brno F1 Manufactured-Germany. Israeli 7.62mm. 4X Scope claw mounts
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant Finnish M39 5 Soviet State Arsenals F1 Manufactured-USSR(Tula) 1930-Sharpshooter Model Sniper ver. 3.5X
Bolt 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant M-53 Sniper 5 Soviet State Arsenals F1 Manufactured-USSR(Tula)(Fitted M91/30 Sniper Scope 3.5X or 4X PE)
Bolt 7.7mm(.303") Type 99 Arisaka 5 Japanese Arsenals F1 Manufactured-Japan (1939)(4X Scope)Fold Bayonet/Barrel length 25.75"
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 98 Gewehr 5 Mauser-Werke A.-G F1 Manufactured-Germany 23.6" barrel. Range of sporting scopes 1.5 to 4X
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 98 KAR Sniper 5 Mauser-Werke/DWM F1 Manufactured-Germany. (Carbine 1.5X ZF41 and ZF4 4X scopes)
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 98 KAR Sniper 5 Mauser-Werke/DWM F1 Manufactured-Germany. (Carbine - 4X Scope claw mounts)
Bolt 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser Model 98 KAR Sniper 5 Mauser-Werke/DWM F1 Manufactured-Germany. (Carbine - 4X Scope Hensoldt side mounts)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Berretta Sniper 5 Berretta SpA F2 Manufactured Italy ( 1.5 to 6X ) NATO STANAG 2324 Mounts)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Enfield Enforcer (L39A1) 10 RSAF/NZ F2 Manufactured-UK - No32 plain scope (no zoom)Square Box Mag
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Enfield Enforcer (L42A1) 10 RSAF F2 Manufactured-UK - .700mm barrel,Pecar 4-10X scope Square Box Mag
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) FN 30-11 10 Fabrique Nationale F2 Manufacture-Belgium (4X x 28 FN Sight)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) FR-F1 10 GIAT F2 Manufactured France (4X Model 53 Sights)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) FR-F2 10 GIAT F2 Manufactured France (6X x 42 or 3.2X OB Sights)Upgrade F1
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) H&K BASR 4 Heckler & Koch F2 Manufactured-Germany (BASR=Bolt Action Sniper Rifle) Sights to suit
Bolt 5.56mm(.223") KM77RP MkII 4+1 Sturm, Ruger & Co Inc F2 Manufactured-USA (Para-Military)(Range of Calibres)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) KM77RSP MkII 4+1 Sturm, Ruger & Co Inc F2 Manufactured-USA (Para-Military)(Range of Calibres)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) L96A1 (PM Infantry) 10 Accuracy Int'l F2 Manufactured-UK (PM 6 x 42 Smidt & Bender Scope) (Other models avail)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) L96A1 (PM Infantry) AW 10 Accuracy Int'l F2 Manufactured-UK (10 x 42 Hensoldt Scope
Bolt 5.56mm(.223") M77VLE MkII 4+1 Sturm, Ruger & Co Inc F2 Manufactured-USA (Para-Military)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) M77VLE MkII 4+1 Sturm, Ruger & Co Inc F2 Manufactured-USA (Para-Military)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) M-82 Sniper 4 Parker Hale F2 Manufactured-UK - fitted with 4 - 10X variable scope
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) M-85 Sniper 10 Parker Hale F2 Manufactured-UK/Sniper Rifle- fitted 6 X x 42 Smidt & Bender scope
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Mauser 86 Sniper 3 M.W.O.G. F2 Manufactured-Germany Sniper
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Mauser 86-SR Sniper 3 M.W.O.G. F2 Manufactured-Germany. Upgrade of SP66. (Similar Sights SP66)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Mauser SP-66 Sniper 3 M.W.O.G. F2 Manufactured-Germany (Recommended sight Zeiss Diavari 1.5 to 6X)
Bolt 5.56mm(.223") Model 110 FP 5 Savage F2 Manufactured-USA Variable Scope
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Model 110 FP 5 Savage F2 Manufactured-USA Variable Scope
Bolt 5.56mm(.223") Model 700 Sniper 5 Remington F2 Manufactured-USA (US Army ID M40A1 5.56mm version)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Model 700 Sniper M24 5 Remington F2 Manufactured-USA (US Army ID M24) (10X x 42 Leupold Scope)
Bolt .300" Win Mag Model 700 Sniper M24 5 Remington F2 Manufactured-USA (US Army ID M24) (10X x 42 Leupold Scope)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Model 700 Sniper M40 5 Remington F2 Manufactured-USA (US Army ID M40) 3 to 9X Redfield)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Model 700 Sniper M40A1 5 Remington F2 Manufactured-USA (US Army ID M40A1) (10X UNERTL Scope)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) NM149S 5 Unknown F2 Manufactured Norway (6X x 42 Smidt & Bender scope)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Omark 44 Class F & G Sgl Omark F2 Manufactured Australia Bushnell 3-9X/Weaver 4-10X
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) SSG P Series (I,II,III) 5 Steyr Daimler Puch F2 Manufactured-Switzerland/Sniper Rifle
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) SSG-2000 4 SIG-Sauer F2 Manufactured-Switzerland (Production 1989 on)1.5--6x42 or 8 x 56 scope
Bolt 5.56mm (.223") SSG-2000 5 SIG-Sauer F2 Manufactured-Switzerland (Production 1989 on)1.5--6x42 or 8 x 56 scope
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) SSG-3000 5 SIG-Sauer F2 Manufactured-Switzerland (Production 1993 on)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) SSG-69 Steyr Mannlicher 5 Steyr Daimler Puch F2 Manufactured-Switzerland/Sniper Rifle (6X Kahles ZF69)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) TRG-21 10 SAKO F2 Manufactured Finland (.660mm barrel) Production 1992 on
Bolt .338" Lapua Mag TRG-41 5 SAKO F2 Manufactured Finland (.690mm barrel)
Bolt 7.62mmX51(.308) Winchester Model 70 5 Winchester F2 Manufactured-USA-(8X UNERTL Scope Korea/Vietnam(US Marines)


Military Calibres

Although this is not a complete list, is may be a useful guide. It is worth remembering that although the calibre is allowed under the rules of the discipline, range allowances must be made and considered before a calibre such as any of these is used.

Military Cartridge Commercial Name Origin
22-250   USA
5.56 x 45 NATO 223 Remington USA, AUS, NZ
243 Win   USA
25-06.   USA / CANADA
6.5 x 50mm Arisaka 6.5mm Arisaka Japan
6.5 x 52mm Carcano 6.5mm Carcano  
6.5 x 55mm Swedish 6.5mm Swedish Sweden
7 x 57mm Mauser 7mm Mauser Spain
7mm Rem Mag

7mm Rem Mag

 USA
7.35mm Italian 7.35mm Italian Italy
7.5mm French   France
7.5mm Swiss   Switzerland
7.62 x 36 Grendel    
7.62 x 39mm 7.62 x 39mm Russian Russia
7.62 x 51mm NATO 308 Winchester USA, AUS, NZ, UK, ......
7.62 x 52R mm 30/30 Winchester USA
7.62 x 53mm Finish   Finland
7.62 x 54Rmm Russian 7.62mm Russian Russia
7.62 x 63mm 30.06 Springfield USA
30 M1 Carbine 30 Cal M1 Carbine USA
300 Win 300 Winchester Magnum USA
30-40 Krag 30-40 Krag USA
7.65 x 53mm Mauser
 7.65mm Argentine Mauser Argentina
.303 British 303 British UK (Britain)
.310 Cadet