China · Sniper Rifle
Norinco CS/LR4
Bolt action · 7.62x51mm NATO · introduced 2012
Also known as NSG-1, QBU-202, CS/LR4A
About the Norinco CS/LR4
The Norinco CS/LR4 is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, designed and manufactured by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) primarily for the international export market. Also known by its PLA designation QBU-202 and the earlier export designation NSG-1, the CS/LR4 is largely based on the 5.8x42mm CS/LR3 platform but with an enlarged, accurized barrel chambered for the widely used 7.62 NATO cartridge. The rifle features a manually operated rotary bolt with three radial locking lugs at the front, a free-floating barrel for improved accuracy, and a polymer thumbhole stock with adjustable buttpad, cheekrest, and an integral folding monopod. The double-stage trigger has adjustable pull weight between 8N and 15N for precision shooting. With 7.62x51mm NATO ball sniper cartridge, the CS/LR4 guarantees 1 MOA accuracy within 300 meters and has an effective range of 600 meters against single personnel targets. Feed is from detachable single-stack box magazines with 5-round capacity.
The CS/LR4 marked China's serious entry into the competitive international precision rifle export market, designed specifically to appeal to NATO-aligned countries using the 7.62x51mm standard. Its Philippine and Venezuelan export contracts demonstrated Norinco's growing reach in the global small arms trade.
Norinco CS/LR4 specifications
General
- Type
- Sniper Rifle
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Trigger pull
- 1.2 kg (2.7 lb)
- Calibres
- 7.62x51mm NATO
- Magazine capacity
- 5 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 600 mm (23.6 in)
- Overall length
- 1100 mm (43.3 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 6.00 kg (13.23 lb)
- Weight (loaded)
- 6.20 kg (13.67 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:12 in (305 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- matte_black
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 850 m/s (2789 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 3368 J (2484 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 600 m
History
- Introduced
- 2012
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- CN
Features
- Free floating barrel
- Rotary bolt
- Three radial locking lugs
- Adjustable buttpad
- Adjustable cheekrest
- Thumbhole stock
- Folding monopod
- Double stage trigger
- Adjustable trigger pull
- Picatinny rail
- Bipod
Safety
- Manual safety
- Bolt safety
The CS/LR4 was designed in 2008 and introduced in 2012 as part of Norinco's expanding portfolio of export-oriented precision weapons. The domestic PLA designation QBU-202 and the NSG-1 export name are used interchangeably with CS/LR4 in different markets. The Philippines Army adopted the improved CS/LR4A variant, while Venezuela's Marine Corps uses the standard CS/LR4. The rifle competes in the budget-friendly precision rifle segment against Western designs like the Remington 700 and Tikka T3x. The CS/LR35 succeeded the CS/LR4 as Norinco's next-generation precision rifle platform, offering both 7.62 NATO and 8.6x70mm (.338 Lapua Magnum) chamberings.
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