Prairie Gun Works Timberwolf: British Trials Sniper Rifle

Published on September 26, 2017
Duration: 5:22

This review details the Prairie Gun Works Timberwolf, a Canadian-made sniper rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its unique features like a helically fluted barrel and bolt, Magpul stock, and Schmidt & Bender optics. Despite losing the British trials to Accuracy International, the Timberwolf has seen adoption by other forces and its presence has been noted globally.

Quick Summary

The PGWDTI Timberwolf is a Canadian-made bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, notable for its helically fluted barrel and bolt, and Magpul stock. While it lost the British military trials to Accuracy International, it was adopted by the Canadian Armed Forces and has been seen in global conflicts.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Timberwolf
  2. 00:40Technical Specifications
  3. 01:15Furniture and Optics
  4. 01:49Trial Outcomes and Adoption
  5. 03:00Range Demonstration
  6. 04:27Conclusion and Global Context

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PGWDTI Timberwolf rifle?

The PGWDTI Timberwolf is a bolt-action sniper rifle manufactured by Prairie Gun Works Defense Technologies Inc. (PGWDTI) in Canada, chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. It was submitted for British military trials and features a helically fluted barrel and bolt.

Why did the Timberwolf lose the British military contract?

The Timberwolf lost the British contract to Accuracy International's L115 series primarily because the British military already possessed extensive experience, spare parts, and established training programs for AI rifles, making the L115 a more practical choice.

What are the key technical features of the Timberwolf?

Key features include its bolt-action mechanism, .338 Lapua Magnum caliber, 5-round capacity, helically fluted barrel and bolt, and a Magpul side-folding stock. It was also fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 3-12x50 scope during trials.

Has the Timberwolf been adopted by any military forces?

Yes, the Timberwolf has been adopted by the Canadian Armed Forces. Its presence has also been noted globally, including with Houthi rebels in Yemen, alongside its .50 caliber variants.

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