The Self-Loading Infantry Carbine (SIC) can be bought from Rickman in Rostok after Update 2.0.
Buy the SIC from Rickman in Rostok. The designated marksman rifle is one of the four new firearms added in Update 2.0 “Back to the Zone”, which landed on August 20, 2026 alongside the Cost of Hope expansion. A direct trip to Rickman’s shop is the quickest way to get one. This guide shows you where to find him, how to reach him, what the rifle does, and why older material calls it the SKP.
Rickman in Rostok sells the SIC
Rickman, the trader based in Rostok, stocks the Self-Loading Infantry Carbine (SIC). You do not need to find a new NPC or search for a hidden stash. Travel to Rostok, speak to Rickman, and open his shop.
Key The SIC is the current in-game name for the rifle shown under the label SKP in some Update 2.0 material. They are the same weapon, with SKP serving as its earlier name.
How to get the SIC from Rickman in Rostok
Travel north to Rostok, find Rickman, and buy the SIC from his shop.
STEP 1/4
Find the trader Rickman
Rickman is the trader who sells the Self-Loading Infantry Carbine.
STEP 2/4
Travel to Rostok
Set Rostok as your destination to reach Rickman’s shop.
STEP 3/4
Head up from the Lesser Zone
Start in the Lesser Zone and travel north until you reach Rostok.
STEP 4/4
Buy the SIC from Rickman
Speak to Rickman, open the trade window, and purchase the rifle from his stock.
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SIC stats and role as a marksman rifle
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 2.9 |
| Handling | 2.0 |
| Rate of Fire | 0.8 |
| Range | 2.8 |
| Accuracy | 3.0 |
| Weight | 4.14 kg |
| Inventory size | 6×2 slots |
| Ammo type | 7.62×54 |
The SIC is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle chambered in 7.62×54, the Eastern rifle caliber, so stock up on that ammunition before taking it into the field. Its stat card combines strong per-shot damage with high accuracy at medium-to-long range. Heavier handling and a slower rate of fire make patient, aimed shots the right way to use it instead of run-and-gun fire. As an Eastern 7.62×54 rifle, it supports the new sight options introduced in Update 2.0, including the fresh red dot for Eastern-bloc weapons. The SIC starts as a heavy rifle and becomes much stronger after a round of upgrades.
The SIC is a heavy rifle out of the box, so sink your upgrades into it early — a tuned SIC turns into a genuinely strong marksman weapon.
SKP versus SIC and who can get it
The rifle called the SKP in pre-launch trailers and previews is the Self-Loading Infantry Carbine (SIC) in the current build. SKP was its earlier label, so every older “SKP location” guide refers to this exact weapon.
Some guide data lists a trader at Chief’s Bunker as another SIC vendor, but Rickman in Rostok sells the rifle directly. The SIC is an Update 2.0 weapon rather than a Cost of Hope-only weapon. If it is missing from Rickman’s stock, make sure Update 2.0 is installed and reload his inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SIC the same weapon as the SKP?
Yes. The SKP shown in Update 2.0 trailers was renamed to the Self-Loading Infantry Carbine (SIC) for the live game. Both names refer to the same 7.62×54 designated marksman rifle, with older SKP guides using its former label.
Can you find a free unique SIC out in the open world?
Update 2.0 hides a unique variant of one of its four new weapons somewhere in the Zone. The hidden weapon can be the SIC, Arev, GP3A, or Fora-230, so buy the standard SIC from Rickman instead of relying on a guaranteed world spawn.
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