Russian defence group Rostec has unveiled the MC 572 Vysota precision rifle, capable of hitting targets up to 1,800 metres away, at ORELEXPO.
The semi-automatic firearm was presented alongside another high-precision rifle model at the Moscow hunting and weapons trade show, according to an announcement on Telegram by Rostec subsidiary High-Precision Systems.
The MC 572 Vysota is chambered for the heavy 12.7x108 millimetre cartridge. The manufacturer designed the firearm to engage targets at extreme ranges, incorporating an operating system that allows marksmen to lock the gas piston to produce an exceptionally consistent and accurate single shot.
Shooters can adjust the trigger pull weight to suit their preferences, while a specialised gas regulator maintains reliable weapon cycling even in freezing operating temperatures. The rifle features a folding stock fitted with an adjustable cheek rest and butt plate, alongside a dedicated tactical sound suppressor.
Bolt-action MC 574 carbine
High-Precision Systems also showcased the MC 574, a bolt-action carbine chambered in338 Lapua Magnum, also known as the 8.6x70 millimetre cartridge. That weapon is rated for an effective firing distance of up to 1,200 metres.
The sliding-bolt rifle carries several adjustable assemblies that allow a shooter to tailor the ergonomics directly to their requirements. It comes equipped with a muzzle brake at the end of the barrel to diminish felt recoil during rapid or sustained fire.
Barrel-block technology and accuracy
Both the MC 572 and the MC 574 are built around a barrel-block configuration. In this arrangement, the barrel and the receiver are locked together into a single, unified rigid assembly rather than resting in a traditional floating or pinned bed.
Engineers selected the barrel-block layout to dampen vibrations throughout the firearm during the firing cycle, a critical factor in tightening shot groups over long distances. Both rifles feature integrated Picatinny rails running along their upper bodies, allowing users to mount tactical scopes, night-vision sights, and other mission accessories.
Russian precision arms production
Rostec operates as Russia's state-owned industrial giant, controlling hundreds of technological enterprises, research institutes, and military manufacturing complexes across the country. Its High-Precision Systems holding oversees specialised plants focused on guided armaments, precision artillery, and advanced small arms.
The debut at ORELEXPO comes amid continued Russian efforts to modernise long-range firearms for both military and civilian shooting markets. In October, Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern announced that it had delivered a shipment of modernised Dragunov SVDM sniper rifles to an undisclosed foreign customer.
The 12.7x108 millimetre round used in the Vysota is a heavy calibre historically employed in heavy machine guns and anti-materiel roles, designed to penetrate light armour and hard targets at vast distances. The338 Lapua Magnum used in the MC 574 is a world-standard competition and military round known for superior ballistic performance beyond 1,000 metres.
The annual ORELEXPO exhibition in Moscow serves as a showcase for domestic manufacturers seeking to introduce new sporting, hunting, and tactical arms to professional buyers and competitive marksmen.
