Videos tagged with Ultima Ratio

This video details the development of the PGM Ultima Ratio sniper rifle, commissioned by the French elite police unit RAID. It highlights RAID's dissatisfaction with previous rifles leading to a 1989 RFP, where PGM Precision, founded by Gilles Payen, ultimately won against Accuracy International due to its innovative finned barrel design and responsiveness to client needs. The rifle's name, 'Ultima Ratio,' and its production origins are also explored.

This video offers an in-depth look at PGM Precision's manufacturing process in Annecy, France. It highlights their strategy of outsourcing high-precision machining to specialized centers, allowing flexibility for military contracts. The tour showcases the production of key models like the Ultima Ratio and Hecate II, detailing their assembly, surface treatments, and quality control.

The PGM Hecate II is a battle-hardened .50 caliber sniper rifle designed for precision long-range engagements, unlike many other .50 cal rifles focused on EOD. Developed from the Ultima Ratio chassis system, it was adopted by the French Army in 1995. The rifle boasts exceptional accuracy, with reported sub-MOA performance out to 1700 meters, thanks to its free-floating FN barrel with Stellite lining and a robust muzzle brake.