Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited is set to deliver 6.01 lakh Amethi-made AK-203 rifles nearly 22 months ahead of schedule. The rifles, also known as 'Sher' in India, fire up to 700 rounds/ minute and have a range of 800 metres. AK-203, a modernised version of Kalashnikov series, will become the primary assault rifle for soldiers at northern and western borders.