Kefefs

• Name — Kefefs • Origin — Greece • Type — Sniper rifle • Is Ranged — yes • Used By — Greece • Design Date — 1986 • Manufacturer — Elliniki Viomichania Oplon • Production Date — 1995 • Variants — See Variants • Weight — 4.4 kg (No scope/bipod) 4.72 kg (With bipod) • Length — 1200 mm (Entire weapon) • Part Length — 675 mm (Barrel) • Crew — 1 • Cartridge — 7.62×51mm NATO • Action — Bolt action • Velocity — 840 m/s • Range — 800 m • Max Range — 3500 m • Feed — 5-round internal magazine • Sights — Telescopic sight. Night vision scopes also accepted

The Kefefs rifle contains the following features: • It has a cold-hammered, high-precision, free-floating, exposed barrel made of special high-grade steel while its receiver, bolt and all metal components are also made of special steel. • It uses a simple and robust bolt-action mechanism with a 50° opening angle, enables the bolt to be flexible and easy to open. The third lug of the three locking lugs located at the front of the bolt acts as a rail which gives the bolt a friction-free and smooth movement. • The firing mechanism incorporates an extremely quiet, thumb-operated safety the stiffness of which is adjustable. • Designed by Athan Calligeris Ph.D. with an ergonomically and elegantly designed stock, which is made of high-quality walnut with cross-knurling, is of the Monte Carlo model. • The trigger pull and travel can also be adjusted. A wide range of telescopic sights and sight mounts is available to suit the user's requirements, since it is the sighting system which plays an important role in sniping. • Such scopes are adjustable for windage and elevation. Night vision devices are also available. The weapon is supplied with a bipod (having a quick release mechanism), a carrying sling and a complete field-service kit.

There are two variants of the Kefefs: • Kefefs-M: A variant of the Kefefs made for military personnel coated with high-strength, heat-resistant camouflage paints with either forest or desert camouflage. • Kefefs-P: A variant of the Kefefs made for police personnel with a slightly longer, heavier, externally fluted barrel and an oil-polished stock.

• Greece: Used by special forces and the Ειδική Κατασταλτική Αντιτρομοκρατική Μονάδα (EKAM) unit of the Hellenic Police, and unit of the Hellenic Army