The High-Precision Complexes holding, a subsidiary of the Russian state corporation Rostec, announced that it had delivered a batch of MTs-566 precision rifles to the Russian army earlier than expected on the battlefield in Ukraine. This information was relayed by Rostec on April 26, 2024.
The MTs-566 rifles, which are self-loading and chambered for the .308 Winchester cartridge, have already received positive reviews from the Russian armed forces. The design of the weapon facilitates an accuracy of 0.5 MOA (minute of arc), positioning it among the most efficient precision firearms globally.
The early delivery of this batch, coinciding with the celebration of “sniper day,” highlights Rostec’s commitment to supporting Russian military needs on the battlefield. The MTs-566 is praised by Russian forces for its innovative design and its ability to compete with the most advanced Western precision rifles in terms of accuracy and reliability.
The MTs-566 is a notable semi-automatic precision rifle produced by TsKIB SOO, the Central Bureau for Sporting and Hunting Arms in Tula, Russia. First introduced in 2018, this rifle was initially designed to meet the demands of the civilian hunting market, with sales planned to start in 2020. The design of the MTs-566 evolved from the OTs-129 precision rifle developed for a specific requirement of the Russian military.