Looked at getting one about 3 years ago. Was told no Russian military hardware sales, and the SV99 qualified as a military rifle. Some guys in the states have made mock ups with the IM-2 (Not sure if I got the model right) which I recall was a civilian rifle for biathlon. The Izmash Biathlon models were once sold in Canada, but no longer and very expensive if you can find one.
There was some talk about getting them in, but at $900 each for the civilian biathlon model, well I'll be passing. Still would love to have a SV-99 though.
Nice pictures.
That is correct, Russians don't want to sell the rifle as it is
It's a military issue rifle and export controlled by "Rosoboronexport" (Russian defense export division). We are trying to have them to produce a civilian version (no sound suppressor, etc., just like they make Record a commercial version of SV-98). Technically it's very doable as the rifle built on Biathlon action, just different barrel and "sporty" stock. It's a long shot though.We have Biathlon rifles in stock.
I guess that means the SV-98 is definitely not exported then
We also have them in stock.
Most likely pictured scope is no-no for export, or overpriced, but I will find out.
