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[[File:MK14, Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle (7414624728).jpg|thumb|A [[Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle]], a marksman rifle based on the [[M14 rifle]], itself also widely used as a marksman rifle]]
A '''designated marksman rifle''' ('''DMR''') is a modern [[telescopic sight|scope]]d high-[[Accuracy and precision|precision]] [[rifle]] used by [[infantry]] in the [[designated marksman]] (DM) role. It generally fills the engagement [[effective range|range]] gap between a [[service rifle]] and a dedicated [[sniper rifle]], at around {{convert|300|–|600|m|yd}}.

DMRs are distinguished from sniper rifles in that they are [[semi-automatic rifle|semi-automatic]] to provide higher [[rate of fire|rates of fire]] (with some also having [[selective fire]] to switch to [[Burst mode (weapons)|burst]] or [[Automatic firearm|automatic]]) and have larger [[magazine (firearms)|magazine]] capacities (10, 20, or 30 rounds depending on the firearm and operational requirements) to allow rapid engagement of multiple targets.

DMRs have to be effective, in terms of [[probability of kill|hit rate]]s and [[terminal ballistics]], at application ranges exceeding those of ordinary [[assault rifle]]s and [[battle rifle]]s, but do not require the extended-range performance of a dedicated sniper rifle. DMRs need to function as part of [[squad]] (and possibly at close quarters) and often share some basic characteristics with sniper rifles when compared to other weapons carried in the DM's [[platoon]]. They typically have [[telescopic sight]]s for more detailed observation and aiming, often also quick-deployed [[bipod]] for [[accurizing|optimized accuracy]], reduced [[recoil]] and better stability, and an [[stock (firearms)#Adjustability|adjustable stock]] for better [[ergonomics]].

==Comparison to sniper rifles, battle rifles, and carbines==
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[[File:MSSR Gen 5.jpg|thumb|A [[Marine Scout Sniper Rifle]], a [[Philippine Marine Corps]] marksman rifle designed from a heavily modified [[M16A1]]]]
Most designated marksman rifles are based on modified designs of an [[assault rifle]] currently issued by a nation's military, or on a [[battle rifle]] that was formerly issued.  The ammunitions used are often of the same [[caliber]] as that of the [[machine gun]]s within the same [[combat unit]], typically a [[fully powered cartridge]] such as the [[7.62 mm NATO]].  For example, battle rifles such as the [[M14 rifle|M14]], [[FN FAL]], [[AR-10]] and [[Heckler & Koch G3]] were largely replaced during the 1980s and 1990s by modern [[assault rifle]]s firing the [[5.56 mm NATO]] [[intermediate cartridge]] for standard riflemen, but many were [[accurizing|accurized]] and retained as DMRs.

Conversely, some nations have also built rifles that were designed for the designated marksman from the ground up. Examples include the Soviet [[Dragunov sniper rifle|SVD]] and Chinese [[QBU-88]].

===Sights===
[[File:Operation Inherent Resolve 160928-A-JA380-157.jpg|thumb|An [[Iraqi Ground Forces]] soldier aiming through his [[SVD rifle]]'s [[PSO-1|POSP]] sight]]
Some designated marksman rifles will have some type of optical sight with a higher magnification level than the standard-issue rifle. For example, the [[Squad Designated Marksman Rifle]] issued to U.S. Army marksmen is frequently fitted with a Trijicon 4× [[Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight|ACOG]], while the standard-issue M4 carbine is often equipped with an unmagnified [[Aimpoint CompM2]] or [[Aimpoint CompM4|CompM4]]. Commonly, the sighting system will be the only difference between the standard rifle and the designated marksman rifle, as is the case with the F88S DMR issued to the Australian Army.

[[Sniper rifle]]s tend to have even greater magnification than designated marksman rifles, fitting their increased effective range in comparison, as is the case with the [[M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System|M110 SASS]] used by the U.S. Army, equipped with a Leupold 3.5-10× variable-power scope. However, some designated marksman rifles, such as the [[Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle]] or the [[Squad Advanced Marksman Rifle]] are fitted with scopes with similar magnification.

===Barrels===
In some cases, the designated marksman rifle will have a longer barrel than the standard issued rifle. For example, until October 2015, when the [[M4 carbine]] was approved as the new standard-issue rifle, the [[M16 rifle#M16A4|M16A4]] rifle was still standard issue throughout the United States Marine Corps. The barrel on the [[Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle]], the current rifle used by the squad designated marksman in the USMC, is only 500&nbsp;mm (18&nbsp;in) long - 50&nbsp;mm (2&nbsp;in) shorter than the barrel on the standard rifle. This is no longer the case, however, as the M4 carbine has a barrel length of only 370&nbsp;mm (14.5&nbsp;in). Also, some rifles, such as the [[Steyr AUG#Australian adopted variants|F88S Austeyr]], have a barrel that is the same length as the standard service rifle. The FD-200 has an accurized barrel, also found on designated marksman rifles.

Most sniper rifles, such as the [[Accuracy International Arctic Warfare]], have a barrel with a length of 610&nbsp;mm (24&nbsp;in) or greater. Only the [[Dragunov sniper rifle]] (SVD) and similar designated marksman rifles have a barrel of this length. The designated marksman rifles based on the [[M14 rifle|M14]] have barrels 460–560&nbsp;mm (18–22&nbsp;in) long.

===Ammunition===
[[File:KMR762.jpg|thumb|A Kale Kalip KMR762, a Turkish DMR chambered in [[7.62×51mm NATO]]]]
In most cases, a designated marksman rifle will share the caliber and possibly even the ammunition type used by standard-issue rifles. DM rifles may be issued with standard [[ball ammunition]], or special [[match grade]] loads, such as [[7.62 mm]] NATO 'M118LR' sniper round. Sniper rifles are (almost exclusively) deployed with match grade ammunition in order to take advantage of their full effective range and accuracy potential; in addition, some sniper rifles are chambered for specialized ammunition, such as [[.338 Lapua Magnum]] or [[.338 Norma Magnum]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-04-26 |title=Mjölnir 338 Lapua Semi-Automatic Rifle - S.W.O.R.D. International |url=http://sword-int.com/mk-18/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426172251/http://sword-int.com/mk-18/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2017-04-26 |access-date=2023-04-12 }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2018-12-09 |title=FD338 {{!}} F&D Defense |url=https://www.fddefense.com/rifles/fd338/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209123801/https://www.fddefense.com/rifles/fd338/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2018-12-09 |access-date=2023-04-12 }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2020-10-01 |title=ALBERT ARMS {{!}} ALR .338 Norma Magnum |url=https://www.waffen-albert.de/alr-338-nm/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001024422/https://www.waffen-albert.de/alr-338-nm/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2020-10-01 |access-date=2023-04-12 }}</ref> that they do not share with common weapons.

In the U.S. military, designated marksman rifles chambered for 5.56&nbsp;mm NATO have available the 5 g (77 grain) match grade [[5.56×45mm NATO#Mk 262|Mk 262 Mod 0/1]]<ref group=note>In the U.S. military, 7.62×51 mm (.308 rounds) are most commonly used for marksmen, as they are cheaper.</ref> cartridge that enhances the effective range to roughly {{cvt|600-800|m|||}}.

The effective range of semi-automatic rifles chambered in [[.338 Lapua Magnum]] or [[.338 Norma Magnum]] can exceed {{cvt|1400|m|||}}.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

===Action===
All designated marksman rifles in use today are [[semi-automatic rifle|semi-automatic]], some with select fire. Sniper rifles are generally [[bolt-action]] rifles, but can also be semi-automatic.

==Designated marksman rifles in service by nation==
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* {{flag|Argentina}}: FAMTD is a variant of the [[FN FAL]] with an accurised barrel, sniper stock and bipod.
* {{flag|Australia}}
**[[Steyr AUG#Australian|F88S Austeyr]]; 5.56 NATO standard-issue rifle, fitted with an enhanced optic is issued to one rifleman in each fire team in the [[Australian Army]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Muir|first=Tom|title=Land Force: Army's broad fire capabilities key to mission success {{!}} ADM Feb 2010|url=http://www.australiandefence.com.au/archive/land-force-army-s-broad-fire-capabilities-key-to-mission-success-adm-feb-2010|access-date=9 June 2011|newspaper=Australian Defence Magazine|date=1 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706101903/http://www.australiandefence.com.au/archive/land-force-army-s-broad-fire-capabilities-key-to-mission-success-adm-feb-2010|archive-date=6 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
**[[SR-25]]; 7.62mm NATO sniper rifle is often used to provide fire support.<ref>{{cite news|last=Wellfare|first=John|title=Shooting for modern combat|url=http://digital.realviewtechnologies.com/?xml=defencenews_army.xml&iid=47215|access-date=9 June 2011|newspaper=Army News (Australia)|date=2011-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725080641/http://digital.realviewtechnologies.com/?xml=defencenews_army.xml&iid=47215|archive-date=25 July 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Pratt|first=Anthony|title=COMBAT SHOOTING, A NEW PERSPECTIVE|journal=Australian Army Journal}}</ref>
**[[Heckler & Koch HK417|HK417]]; 7.62mm NATO battle rifle,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.tenders.gov.au/?event=public.cn.view&CNUUID=E1B9BB57-E979-C225-B2FB849A9AE9904A| title=Contract Notice View - CN352591| work=AusTender| publisher=Australian Government| date=14 December 2010| access-date=2011-01-30| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706123809/https://www.tenders.gov.au/?event=public.cn.view&CNUUID=E1B9BB57-E979-C225-B2FB849A9AE9904A| archive-date=6 July 2011| url-status=live}}</ref> interim F88S replacement for Afghanistan deployments.
**[[Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle]]; 7.62mm NATO rifle is in limited service.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hetherington|first=Andrew|title=Extreme Peril|url=http://armynews.realviewdigital.com/?iid=44943&xml=defencenews_army.xml|access-date=9 June 2011|newspaper=Army News (Australia)|date=3 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303191030/http://armynews.realviewdigital.com/?iid=44943&xml=defencenews_army.xml|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{flag|Austria}}: The [[Steyr AUG#Variants|Steyr AUG HBAR-T]], is a longer heavier-barreled version of the Steyr AUG designed for use as a designated marksman rifle that can be fitted with a variety of optical sights.
*{{flag|Bangladesh}}
** The [[Dragunov sniper rifle|Type 85]] is the most seen weapon used as designated marksman rifle by the [[Bangladesh Army]]. 
** Different variants of the [[Heckler & Koch G3]] 7.62mm NATO rifles modified with scopes and other tactical upgrades are used as designated marksman rifle as well.
* {{flag|Canada}}: The [[Canadian Forces]] are phasing out the [[Colt Canada C7 rifle#C7CT and C8CT Designated Marksman variants|C7CT and C8CT]] designated marksman rifles,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://coltcanada.com/ct-page.htm |title=Colt Canada > CT Custom Tactical |access-date=25 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708175715/http://coltcanada.com/ct-page.htm |archive-date=8 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> as well as the [[AR-10]]T.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}} with the [[Colt Canada C20 DMR]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.coltcanada.com/c20/ | title=C20 - Colt Canada }}</ref>
* {{flag|Chile}}: The FD-200 is a variant of the SIG 542 with an accurised barrel, sniper stock and bipod.
* {{flag|China}}: 
** The [[QBU-88]] is a designated marksman rifle deployed by the [[People's Liberation Army]] and [[People's Armed Police]], intended for aimed semi-automatic fire at ranges beyond the capabilities of standard infantry assault rifles.
** The [[QBZ-191|QBU-191]] is designated marksman rifle with an {{cvt|800|m|yd}} [[effective range]], fitted with an [[accurized]] long, heavy [[free-floating barrel]], extended [[handguard]], 30-round box magazine and a QMK-191 variable-magnification (4-15×) telescopic sight. Selective fire with the full-auto mode is retained on the marksman rifle, improving its fire suppression capability.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.military-today.com/firearms/qbu_191.htm |title=QBU-191 |website=military today }}{{dead link|date=December 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.163.com/dy/article/GHKGVBM60515TDAO.html |title=QBU-191精准步枪，击杀800米距离有生目标，或将取代88式狙击步枪 |website=NetEase News |language=Chinese |date=17 August 2021 }}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
** The [[Dragunov sniper rifle|Type 79]] is the designated marksman rifle in Cold War era and still remains in use with reserve forces.
* {{flag|Czech Republic}}: [[CZ 805 BREN#CZ BREN 2 PPS|CZ BREN 2 PPS]]
* {{flag|Denmark}}: The Heckler & Koch HK417 was the main DMR in use, by the [[Royal Danish Army]], but is pr 2021 transitioning to [[Colt Canada C20 DMR|Colt Canada C20]].
* {{flag|France}}: The [[FN SCAR]] is a designated marksman rifle fielded by the [[French Army]], alongside the [[HK 417]], retiring the [[FR F2|FR F2 sniper rifle]].
* {{flag|Germany}}
** The [[German Army]] uses the [[Heckler & Koch G3#Variants|G3A3ZF-DMR]], a modified version of the [[Heckler & Koch G3|Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle]], as a designated marksman rifle and recently introduced the [[Heckler & Koch HK417|G28]].
** The [[Heckler & Koch HK417]] is chambered for 7.62mm NATO and has been adopted by several nations for use as a designated marksman rifle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.operacional.pt/hk-417-calibre-762x51mm-nato/|title=H&K 417 CALIBRE 7,62x51mm NATO - Operacional|access-date=25 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725235208/http://www.operacional.pt/hk-417-calibre-762x51mm-nato/|archive-date=25 July 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pomD16sAV5s|title=hk in albania|last=Pellumb Nili|date=26 December 2007|via=YouTube|access-date=1 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606073559/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pomD16sAV5s|archive-date=6 June 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>http://www.mil.no/hv/start/article.jhtml?articleID=140199K{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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** [[IMI Galil|Galatz]] is standard-issue marksman rifle of [[Georgian Armed Forces]], thought some reserve and second line units still use [[Dragunov sniper rifle|SVD]].
** Some Georgian Special Army and Police units use [[VSS Vintorez]], [[TAR-21]], [[AR-10]] and [[M4A1]] configured as marksman rifles
*{{flag|Hungary}}
** The [[Dragunov sniper rifle|SVD]] is the main designated marksman rifle for the [[Hungarian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imagery.html#guid=7712ecc946c9d0cea6d40c00c5c8878f43b1e2d3|title=DIMOC - Home Page|access-date=26 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120606070816/http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imagery.html#guid=7712ecc946c9d0cea6d40c00c5c8878f43b1e2d3|archive-date=6 June 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[Hungary]] manufactures the [[Bullpup|bull-pup]] designed [[Szép sniper rifle]] chambered for 7.62×51mm NATO.
** Hungarian Special Forces uses also the [[M24 Sniper Weapon System]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shadowspear.com/2009/06/34-berceseny-laszlo-kulonleges-muveleti-zaszloalj/|title=34. Bercsény László Különleges Műveleti Zászlóalj|access-date=22 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508011008/http://www.shadowspear.com/2009/06/34-berceseny-laszlo-kulonleges-muveleti-zaszloalj/|archive-date=8 May 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[Hungarian Armed Forces]] designed the anti-material sniper weapons family called [[Gepard anti-materiel rifle|Gepárd]].
*{{flag|India}}
** The [[Dragunov sniper rifle|SVD]] is the DMR for the [[Indian Army]]. Different variants of the [[INSAS]] family of weapons modified with scopes and other tactical upgrades are used as DMRs as well.
**The [[IMI Tavor TAR-21]] and the [[IMI Galil]] chambered for the 7.62 NATO round are issued to units of the [[Special Forces of India]] as a DMR.
**The [[SIG Sauer]] SIG716i chambered for the 7.62 NATO Round are issued for the frontline units of the [[Indian Army]] as a battle rifle/DMR.
* {{flag|Indonesia}}: 
** The [[Pindad SS2#SS2-V4|Pindad SS2-V4]] is a designated marksman rifle said to be used by [[Kopassus]]. It is based on the Pindad SS2, with a lengthened barrel and a telescopic scope [[scope mount|mounted]] on a [[Picatinny rail]].
**[[Pindad SS2|Pindad SPM-1]]
* {{flag|Iran}}: The locally produced G3A6 fitted with Hadaf 3 telescopic sight is used as a designated marksman rifle by [[Special forces of Iran#Army|Iran Army special forces]] and [[Iranian Police Special Unit]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/571922/%D8%AA%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%86%D8%AE%D8%A8%D9%87-%D9%86%D9%82%D8%B4-%D8%AC%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF%DB%8C-%DA%A9%D9%87-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%DA%98-3-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B1%D8%B2%D9%85-%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AA%D8%B4-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%B4%D8%AF-%D8%B9%DA%A9%D8%B3|website=[[Mashregh News]]|access-date=11 May 2016|title="تیراندازان نخبه"؛ نقش جدیدی که با ژ-3 در سازمان رزم ارتش ایجاد شد +عکس|date=11 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601063733/http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/571922/%D8%AA%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%86%D8%AE%D8%A8%D9%87-%D9%86%D9%82%D8%B4-%D8%AC%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF%DB%8C-%DA%A9%D9%87-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%DA%98-3-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B1%D8%B2%D9%85-%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AA%D8%B4-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%B4%D8%AF-%D8%B9%DA%A9%D8%B3|archive-date=1 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{flag|Iraq}}: The [[Tabuk Sniper Rifle|Tabuk]] is an adaptation of the [[Zastava M70]] assault rifle used as a designated marksman rifle by the [[Iraqi Army]]. It is chambered for 7.62×39mm
* {{flag|Israel}}
** The [[Israel Defense Forces]] formerly used the [[IMI Galil#7.62mm variants|Galatz]] as a designated marksman rifle. The Galatz is a variant of the Galil assault rifle chambered for 7.62mm NATO.
**The [[M4 rifle|M4A1]] is used as a marksman rifle, equipped with Harris bipod and [[Trijicon]] ACOG telescopic sights. The M4A1 replaced the M16A2, which is still used by some infantry reserve units.
**The [[IMI Tavor TAR-21#Variants|STAR-21 Tavor]] is a variant of the Tavor assault rifle used as a designated marksman rifle by the Israeli Defense Forces. It is fitted with a picatinny rail that allows for the attachment of various optical sights (typically an ACOG scope) and a bipod.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.israel-weapon.com/?catid=%7B5BFF4796-19A2-422C-8C88-ADDC0BEA8DFA%7D |title=IWI - Israel Weapons Industry |access-date=31 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813171446/http://www.israel-weapon.com/?catid=%7B5BFF4796-19A2-422C-8C88-ADDC0BEA8DFA%7D |archive-date=13 August 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** The [[IWI Tavor X95]]-L, a variant of the Tavor with a longer 38&nbsp;cm barrel, is used as a DMR.
** The [[Barrett REC10]] is used as a DMR by special forces.
* {{flag|Italy}}: The [[Beretta ARX 160|Beretta ARX200]] is used as a designated marksman rifle.
* {{flag|Japan}}: The [[Howa Type 64]] is used as a marksman rifle.
* {{flag|Myanmar}}:[[Myanmar Directorate of Defence Industries|BA100]], [[Myanmar Directorate of Defence Industries|MAS-1 MK-I]] and [[Myanmar Directorate of Defence Industries|MAS-1 MK-II]] are locally made designated marksman rifle that are used extensively in the country's [[counter-insurgency]] campaign
* {{flag|New Zealand}}: [[Lewis Machine and Tool Company#LM308MWS and CQB MRP Defender|LMT LM308MWS]]; 7.62mm NATO rifle used by the [[New Zealand Army]] under the designation DMW.<ref>{{cite web |title=Designated Marksman Weapon (DMW) |url=https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/our-equipment/firepower/designated-marksman-weapon-dmw/ |website=www.nzdf.mil.nz |language=en-NZ}}</ref>
* {{flag|Norway}}: [[Heckler & Koch HK417|HK417]]; 7.62mm NATO gas-piston battle rifle.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://forsvaret.no/om-forsvaret/utstyrsfakta/vapen/Sider/hk417.aspx |title=HK417 – skarpskyttergevær - Forsvaret.no |access-date=23 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926163856/http://forsvaret.no/om-forsvaret/utstyrsfakta/vapen/Sider/hk417.aspx |archive-date=26 September 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* {{flag|Philippines}}: 
** The [[Philippine Marine Corps#Marine Scout Snipers|Philippine Marine Scout Snipers]] developed and use the [[Marine Scout Sniper Rifle]], a derivative of the M16 rifle. 
** The [[Philippine Army]] uses the [[M14 rifle|M14]] as a marksman rifle, while some units also use the [[SR-25]] in limited numbers. Newer M16-derived marksman rifles such the Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR) and the Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) in 5.56mm NATO have been introduced to replace the M14 and have been in service with the Army's [[1st Scout Ranger Regiment]] since 2015. More recently the SIG 716 DMR has been adopted by the Philippine Army as its new standard designated marksman rifle in 7.62 NATO, with 829 units having been delivered as of early 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sig Sauer 716 DMR @ PA |url=http://defenseph.net/drp/index.php?topic=6654.msg21129 |website=Defense of the Republic of the Philippines forum |access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref>
* {{flag|Portugal}}: The [[Portuguese Army]] uses the [[Heckler & Koch G28|Heckler & Koch G28E]] and [[FN SCAR|FN SCAR H PR]] as a marksman rifle.<ref>{{Cite web |title=EM LAMEGO COM AS OPERAÇÕES ESPECIAIS DO EXÉRCITO (I) {{!}} Operacional |url=https://www.operacional.pt/em-lamego-com-as-operacoes-especiais-do-exercito-i/ |access-date=2024-04-27 |language=pt-PT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-28 |title=Portuguese Army advances its soldier modernisation effort |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/portuguese-army-advances-its-soldier-modernisation-effort |access-date=2024-04-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210328142305/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/portuguese-army-advances-its-soldier-modernisation-effort |archive-date=28 March 2021 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Romania}}: The [[PSL (rifle)]] is a purpose-built designated marksman rifle chambered for [[7.62×54mmR]] based on a modified [[AK-47|Kalashnikov]] action. It is similar in appearance to the SVD, though the two rifles share little in common.
* {{flag|Russia}}
** The [[Dragunov sniper rifle|SVD]] was the first rifle designed from the outset as what is now known as a designated marksman rifle.
** The [[Dragunov SVU]] is a [[bullpup]] variant of the SVD rifle
** The [[Chukavin sniper rifle|Chukavin SVCh]] is starting (2024) to replace the SVD in the Army of Russian Federation.
* {{flag|South Africa}}
** Accurised former standard service [[South African Defence Force]] [[FN FAL|R1 rifles]] are used by the [[South African Army]] as designated marksman rifles. Being phased out in favour of the new R4 DMR modified rifle being introduced at section level.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Engelbrecht|first1=Leon|title=Fact file: R1 battle rifle|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6249:fact-file-r1-battle-rifle-&catid=79:fact-files&Itemid=159|website=defenceweb.co.za|date=21 January 2010|publisher=defenceweb|access-date=24 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504040140/http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6249:fact-file-r1-battle-rifle-&catid=79:fact-files&Itemid=159|archive-date=4 May 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
** Scoped and accurised [[Vektor R4|Vektor R4 rifles]] are used as designated marksman rifles by soldiers of the [[South African Army]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Engelbrecht|first1=Leon|title=R6.2 million for R4|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13926:r62-million-for-r4&catid=50:Land&Itemid=105|website=defenceweb.co.za|date=3 March 2011|publisher=DefenceWeb|access-date=24 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714205324/http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13926:r62-million-for-r4&catid=50:Land&Itemid=105|archive-date=14 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{flag|Switzerland}}
** The [[Military of Switzerland|Swiss Armed Forces]] use the standard issue [[SIG SG 550]] with a Kern 4×24 [[telescopic sight]] as a marksman rifle.<ref>[[SIG SG 550#Sights]]</ref>
** SIG716 DMR Gen2 replacing SG 550. {{Citation needed|date=August 2017}}
* {{flag|United Kingdom}}
** [[Lewis Machine and Tool Company#L129A1|L129A1]] ; a 7.62 NATO, {{convert|16|in|abbr=on}} barrel variant of the [[SR-25]] developed by [[Lewis Machine and Tool Company]] has been procured for use in Afghanistan. A 6× power ACOG is the standard-issue sight.
* {{flag|United States}}
**The [[M14 rifle]] has formed the basis of several designated marksman rifles used by the [[United States armed forces|United States Military]]:
*** [[Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle]]: Used by the [[United States Army]] and [[United States Navy SEALs|Navy SEALs]]<ref>[https://peosoldier.army.mil/newpeo/Equipment/Temp.asp?id=IW_M14 army.mil]{{dead link|date=April 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
*** [[M21 Sniper Weapon System|M14SE Crazy Horse]]: Used by the [[101st Airborne Division]] and the [[2nd Infantry Division (United States)|2nd Infantry Division]] of the US Army.<ref name=Kokalis>{{cite journal|first=Peter|last=Kokalis| journal=Shotgun News|title= M14 reborn: Crazy Horse and the Romanian Option| pages=20–22, 24, 26|year=2005|issue=12|volume=50}}</ref>
*** [[M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle]]: Used by the [[United States Marine Corps]], replacing the [[United States Marine Corps Designated Marksman Rifle]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.americanspecialops.com/special-ops-weapons/m39-emr.php|title=M39 Enhanced Marksmanship Rifle - US Special Operations - Weapons|access-date=25 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706025919/http://www.americanspecialops.com/special-ops-weapons/m39-emr.php|archive-date=6 July 2011|url-status=live}}</ref>
** The [[M16 rifle]] has formed the basis of several designated marksman rifles used by the [[United States armed forces|United States Military]]:
*** [[M16 rifle#Derivatives|Colt Model 655 and 656]]: Never standardized. Predecessor to other M16-based designated marksman rifles.
*** [[Squad Designated Marksman Rifle|SDM-R]]: Used by the United States Army in limited numbers
*** [[Squad Advanced Marksman Rifle|SAM-R]]: Used by the United States Marine Corps. Replaced by the [[Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle]]
*** [[Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle]]: Used by the United States Navy SEALs, [[United States Army Rangers|Rangers]]. Replacing the [[Squad Advanced Marksman Rifle|SAM-R]] in [[United States Marine Corps]] service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fbodaily.com/archive/2008/08-August/03-Aug-2008/FBO-01629550.htm|title=SRCSGT - 10 - The Marine Corps Systems Command desires to collect information regarding potential rifle scopes to be utilized on Sniper Rifles (M40A3, M107, Mk11, Mk 12, M14 DMR and M39 EMR). - 03-Aug-08 - FBO#2442|access-date=25 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721110418/http://www.fbodaily.com/archive/2008/08-August/03-Aug-2008/FBO-01629550.htm|archive-date=21 July 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>Bryant and Bryant, ''Weapons of the US Army Rangers''. Copyright 2005, Zenith Press.</ref>
***[[M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle#M38 DMR|M38 SDMR (Squad Designated Marksman Rifle)]]: 5.56×45mm [[United States Marine Corps|USMC]] Designated Marksman Rifle, replacing Mk 12 SPR 
** The [[ArmaLite AR-10|AR-10 rifle]] has formed the basis of several designated marksman rifles used by the [[United States armed forces|United States Military]]:
*** [[SR-25|SR-25 Mk 11]]: Used by the United States Marine Corps, United States Navy SEALs, and the United States Army. Replaced by the SSR Mk 20.
*** [[M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System]] used by the [[United States Army]] and [[United States Marine Corps]] replacing some [[M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle|M39]] and all [[SR-25|SR-25 Mk 11]].
** The [[Heckler & Koch HK417]] in variant Sniper has been adopted by [[Delta Force]] of the [[United States Army]] and [[SEAL Team Six]] of the [[United States Navy]] for use as a designated marksman rifle.
***[[M110A1 rifle|M110A1]]: A version of G28E-110 which is a derivative of a civilian variant of HK417 has been adopted by the Army to replace the [[Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle|M14 EBR]], SDM-R, and other older DMRs.<ref name="ArmyTimes">{{cite web|url=https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2016/04/08/h-k-confirms-this-is-the-army-s-new-and-improved-sniper-rifle/|title=H&K confirms: This is the Army's new and improved sniper rifle|work=Army Times|first=Kyle|last=Jahner|date=April 8, 2016|access-date=June 9, 2016|quote=The gun will replace the M110 made by Knight's Armament as a culmination of the Army's desire for a shorter, lighter rifle that didn't sacrifice accuracy or performance.}}</ref>
** The [[FN SCAR]] in variant Sniper Support Rifle (SSR) Mk 20 Mod 0 has been adopted by all branches of [[USSOCOM]] (e.g. SEALs, Rangers, Army Special Forces, MARSOC, AFSOC) replacing the SR-25 Mk 11.
* {{flag|Serbia}}
**The [[Zastava M76]] is a designated marksman rifle based on a modified [[AK-47|Kalashnikov]] action. It is chambered for [[7.92×57mm Mauser]]. It has also been chambered in [[7.62×51mm NATO]] and [[7.62×54mmR]].
** The [[Zastava M91]] is a purpose-built designated marksman rifle based on a modified [[AK-47|Kalashnikov]] action and chambered for 7.62×54mmR.

== See also ==
* [[Assault rifle]]
* [[Battle rifle]]
* [[Sniper rifle]]
* [[Fully powered cartridge]]
* [[Intermediate cartridge]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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