Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Al Kadesiah
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1988–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General1MOD.1
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Classfull-size rifle
- Bullet Weight9.5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modesbolt-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity838 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,470
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Sighting Range800 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length660 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12 inches (305 mm)
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typetelescopic sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or synthetic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1988Production started
- 2003First deployment: Iraq War
38
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
AL KADESIAH · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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