the psg-1 is very accurate and has a large 20-round box magazine. however, its heavy weight, high price, lack of versatility, and its ease of jamming made the rifle not very practical, so it was eventually replaced by other sniper rifles. however, its unique look made it a popular weapon in video games. it appeared in games like the "metal gear" series, the "call of duty" series, the "rainbow six" series, and "resident evil 5".