| PGW Timberwolf C14 MRSWS | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2005–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi-led intervention in Yemen[1][2] Saudi–Yemeni border conflict (2015–present) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | PGW Defence Technologies Ltd |
| Designed | 2001 |
| Produced | 2005–present |
| No. built | Approx. 5,890 |
| Specifications (PGW Timberwolf) | |
| Mass | 7.1 kg (15.6 lbs) unloaded |
| Length | 1,200 mm (47 in) 1,245 mm (49 in) with muzzle brake |
| Barrel length | 660 mm (26 in) |
| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum |
| Action | manually operated bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 823 m/s (2,700 ft/s) for 19.44 g (300 gr) SMK |
| Effective firing range | 1,500 m |
| Feed system | 5 round detachable box |
| Sights | day or night optics |
The C14 Timberwolf MRSWS (Medium Range Sniper Weapon System) is a bolt-action sniper rifle built by the Canadian arms company PGW Defence Technologies Inc. In 2005 they won the contract to supply the Canadian Forces Land Command with the C14 Timberwolf MRSWS for $4.5 million.[3][4]
The military version of the rifle, which is being used to replace the C3A1 sniper rifle, started as a civilian precision sport rifle. The military rifle, however, has several modifications to make it better suited for military use, and many accessories are available.
The official military designation for the rifle is C14 Timberwolf Medium Range Sniper Weapon System (MRSWS).[3]