Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Accuracy International AS50
Category
Country
Production
2006–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2007
- DesignerAccuracy International
- Weight (Empty)14.1 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBritish Armed Forces, United States Navy SEALs
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.50 BMG
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99.1 mm
- Calibre Classlarge-caliber
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Cyclic Rate of Fire5
- Practical Rate of Fire187.5
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity1,219 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,500 m
- Effective Range (area)1,800 m
- Accuracy1.5
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length692 mm
- Sight TypeOptical sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularityintegral accessory rail
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2007
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2003First deployment: Iraq War
- 2006Production started
20
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL AS50 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
3SNIPER RIFLES2POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES8UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS132PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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