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United Arab Emirates Caracal International
CSR 308
Bolt-action precision rifle from Caracal USA chambered in .308 Winchester, a folding-stock designated-marksman/sniper platform with an ambidextrous safety and a 10-round detachable magazine, built on the earlier Caracal Sniper Rifle (CSR) line.
In service since 2025
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
1,000
m range
10
rds
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to United Arab Emirates export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2025. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
1 comparable system from 1 other manufacturer
Counted in the WeaponSpecs database: rifles built by another manufacturer that share at least one published role with this system. A count of what this catalog holds, not a survey of the whole market. See the alternatives →
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Effective range Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope. | 1,000 m |
|---|
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 7.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 10 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 1.16 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 5 kg |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 610 mm |
Specifications compiled from public Caracal International and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-24.
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Tula Arms Plant AEK-971 Frequently asked questions
How much does the Caracal International CSR 308 weigh? +
The Caracal International CSR 308 has a combat weight of 5 kg.
What is the Caracal International CSR 308 used for? +
The Caracal International CSR 308 is a rifle & long arms typically used for sniper, designated marksman.
