PGM Ultima Ratio

History of the PGM Ultima Ratio

The PGM Ultima Ratio is a sniper rifle made in France. It's used by special forces in Brazil, France, Israel, Lithuania, Morocco, and Slovenia. The rifle is well-balanced, and its parts are adjustable. It has a Picatinny rail for accessories, and it can use a silencer. It uses a detachable magazine with 5 or 10 rounds of 7.62 x 51 mm NATO ammo and can shoot accurately up to 875 yards.

There are different versions, like the "Intervention," "Commando I," "Commando II," and "Integral Silencieux." They vary in size and features. The rifle uses a manual bolt action system, and it can be used with various types of ammo, like 300 Savage, 7mm-08 Remington, .260 Remington, 6.5x47mm Lapua, and 6mm Norma BR.

Specification

Basics

Year of Operation: 2000

Origins: France

Categories: bolt-action sniper rifle

Manufacturer: PGM Precision - France

Operator: Brazil; France; Israel; Lithuania; Morocco; Slovenia

Roles

Accuracy/Precision

Long-range accuracy/accuracy capability; good for sniping, especially when equipped with sights.

Special Forces

The quality of this weapon has proven its value to Special Forces who need a versatile and reliable solution to the rigors of special operations.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length: 1,160 mm (45.67 inches)

Barrel length: 600 mm (23.62 inches)

Cured weight: 16.31 lbs (7.40 kg)

Action

Bolt Action

The process of manually operating the control bolt lever to eject the spent cartridge, releasing the bolt and inserting a new cartridge into the chamber.

CARTRIDGE & FEED

Caliber(s)*: 7. 62x51mm NATO; . 300 Savage; 7mm-08 Remington; . 260 Remington; 6. 5x47mm Lapua; 6mm NormaER

Rounds / Feed: 5- or -10 round detachable box magazine.

PERFORMANCE

Max Eff. Range: 2,625 ft (800 m | 875 yd)

Rate-of-Fire: 12 rds/min

VARIANTS

Ultima Ratio - Base Series Name.

Intervention - Fixed, integrated muzzle brake; heat-reducing barrel finish.

Commando I - Fluted barrel assembly; changeable muzzle brake.

Commando II - Fluted barrel assembly; changeable muzzle brake.

Integral Silencieux - Integrated silencer assembly.