Indian Army SIG Sauer 716 assault rifle.

[AlphaRaiderZ]

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A proper telescopic sight, looks variable power too in a DMR configuration with a bipod.

I think it's the Zoom Sniper Optic from OFB converted India Optel Limited . The one that is fitted on OFB 7.62×51 sniper

 

[Aditya Ballal]

I think it's the Zoom Sniper Optic from OFB converted India Optel Limited . The one that is fitted on OFB 7.62×51 sniper

That’s what I initially assumed too, but after closer examination it’s slightly different. But the one on the gun lacks these 2 components.

 

[rkhanna]

I think it's the Zoom Sniper Optic from OFB converted India Optel Limited . The one that is fitted on OFB 7.62×51 sniperView attachment 132322

If th rifle barrel is the same then it's not 'used as a DMR'. It is still only a battle rifle with a scope.

 

[AlphaRaiderZ]

If th rifle barrel is the same then it's not 'used as a DMR'. It is still only a battle rifle with a scope.

When did I say it was a DMR ???

 

[Aditya Ballal]

If th rifle barrel is the same then it's not 'used as a DMR'. It is still only a battle rifle with a scope.

I think you meant to quote me instead of @AlphaRaiderZ, and I still stand by what I’ve said as the guy essentially has a SIG 716, with a higher powered scope and a bipod, what else is he supposed to be other than a designated marksman in a squad with other guys carrying Sig 716s with BEL Holographic sights and CG RCL.

 

[rkhanna]

When did I say it was a DMR ???

It's in the tweet. Not you

 

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

 

[rkhanna]

I think you meant to quote me instead of @AlphaRaiderZ, and I still stand by what I’ve said as the guy essentially has a SIG 716, with a higher powered scope and a bipod, what else is he supposed to be other than a designated marksman in a squad with other guys carrying Sig 716s with BEL Holographic sights and CG RCL.View attachment 132337

A DM and a guy with a scope are two different things. A DMR' will have a heavier barrell. A scope on a battle rifle allows you to simply engage at the outside ranges of the rifle/bullet. That's not what a DMs role is

 

[FalconSlayers]

 

[Covfefe]

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What is that white thread kind of a thing at the front?

 

[Aditya Ballal]

What is that white thread kind of a thing at the front?

The SIG 716s have provision for slings that use Quick Detach(QD) mounts, which Indian Army lacks as they still use old school mounts as seen on AKs and INSAS.

Hence jugaad methods are used by our troops to use a sling on the 716s like tying it to the stock and handguard.

 

[Aditya Ballal]

The SIG 716s have provision for slings that use Quick Detach(QD) mounts, which Indian Army lacks as they still use old school mounts as seen on AKs and INSAS.
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Hence jugaad methods are used by our troops to use a sling on the 716s like tying it to the stock and handguard.
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If they still want to use old slings they need to buy sling mounts that attract to the QD provision like this:

 

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

 

[abingdonboy]

Looks like the second batch of 72K SIGs is off

 

[mist_consecutive]

Looks like the second batch of 72K SIGs is off

Source? What's the reason?

 

[abingdonboy]

Source? What's the reason?

Reason is because they’d rather win votes in UP

 

[mist_consecutive]

Reason is because they’d rather win votes in UP

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Common ground-level Yadav-Jats don't care about what army procures. This is hardly a election decision, more like Make-In-India push.
At last, forces at ground-level will suffer like always, whether it is greedy Chandigarh lobby blocking homemade or reluctant politicians blocking import.

 

[abingdonboy]

Common ground-level Yadav-Jats don't care about what army procures. This is hardly a election decision, more like Make-In-India push.
At last, forces at ground-level will suffer like always, whether it is greedy Chandigarh lobby blocking homemade or reluctant politicians blocking import.

I mean because Amethi is where AK203s will be made so they’d rather sacrifice Sig deal for more screw driver work in UP. Who cares about messing up logistics and hampering frontline units right?

 

[vampyrbladez]

I mean because Amethi is where AK203s will be made so they’d rather sacrifice Sig deal for more screw driver work in UP. Who cares about messing up logistics and hampering frontline units right?

There is no official confirmation of a cancellation. The deal is tiny ($70-72 million) compared to other cancelled deals and has more immediate value in terms of utility.

Other major projects like the Mig 29s, Klub Missiles, Heavy Weight Torpedoes, P 8i , etc have been put in a Foreclosure and Deferment List aka backburner for now.

Also no publication including this article from India Today has confirmed that the Sig 716i deal has been cancelled, just that it is under review.

Even Times Now mentioned that the deal was under review. As a thumb rule, defence deals not mentioned publically during a blood letting are generally considered 'safe'.

[EXCLUSIVE] Virtual Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting to decide on purchase of foreign weaponry | India News

A virtual Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting to decide on the purchase of foreign weaponry that is already under negotiation has been planned.

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[Exclusive] DAC decides to restrict purchase of 3 major weapon systems only to local manufacturers | India News

During the short meeting, held 'virtually,' as the defence minister is down with Covid, it was decided to firmly push indigenisation or as the government said, atmanirbharata.

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India Scraps Billion-Dollar Tenders For Import Of Army Air Defence Missiles, Coast Guard Choppers

More deals on the chopping block in a follow-up meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council on January 20

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[ManhattanProject]

A DM and a guy with a scope are two different things. A DMR' will have a heavier barrell. A scope on a battle rifle allows you to simply engage at the outside ranges of the rifle/bullet. That's not what a DMs role is

Actually the Sigs coming in are sub MOA accurate which means they are more accurate than any other self loading rifle in our inventory. The Sig with a scope is far more capable than the dragunovs in our Inventory.