Kefefs Explained

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 × 51 mm 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^[1]

The Kefefs (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Κηφεύς) or Kifefs, Kefeus is a Greek-made bolt-action sniper rifle designed by Hellenic Arms Industry in 1986 and named after an ancient mythical king. The Kefefs fires rounds chambered in 7.62 × 51 mm NATO.

Design details

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.

Variants

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.^[1]
• Kefefs-P: A variant of the Kefefs made for police personnel with a slightly longer, heavier, externally fluted barrel and an oil-polished stock.^[1]

Users

• Greece

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: EBO's official Kefefs Page . https://web.archive.org/web/20050313150912/http://www.eas.gr/ebo/english/products.asp?CatID=aiuk&NewID=ai6uk . 2005-03-13 . 2009-05-22 . dead .