"The Russian Special Forces, or Spetsnaz, evolved from early Soviet "special purpose" units. From humble beginnings, even to today, these units are built around typical SF roles including reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, and sabotage. Outside of these roles, Spetsnaz were also known for their lethality with a sniper rifle and ability to take out targets covertly. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the Spetsnaz toolbox and the longest-range small arms they have in their arsenal."
"To determine the longest-range guns used by Russian special forces or Spetsnaz 24/7 Wall St. reviewed Spetsnaz Special Forces Weapons cataloged by Military Factory, an online database of military vehicles, aircraft, and arms. We excluded guns that are similar to each other and guns that are believed no longer to be in use by the special forces. We ranked these guns according to maximum effective range."
Russian Special Forces evolved from early Soviet special purpose units and perform reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, sabotage, and long-range sniper missions. Spetsnaz units are noted for covertly eliminating targets and maintaining lethality with sniper rifles. A review of Military Factory entries identified, excluded similar or obsolete systems, and ranked Spetsnaz long-range small arms by maximum effective range. Supplemental technical details included weapon type, year entered service, and ammunition caliber. The list highlights specific platforms such as the Izhmash Saiga-12, a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, and the experimental ASM-DT twin-barrel suppressed design developed for special operations.
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