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Sniper Rifles · Russia · 2004
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
80
Consistency
82
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
80
Optics
75
Ergonomics
70
Suppressor Compatibility
60
Portability
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
ManufacturerDegtyarev plant
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
80
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
37/64
Post-Cold War
64/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
80
Consistency
82
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
80
Optics
75
Ergonomics
70
Suppressor Compatibility
60
Portability
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
ASVK
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2004–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
80
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)9.5 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)11 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge12.7×108mm
  • Calibre12.7 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
  • Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy18,000
  • Effective Range (point)1,500 m
  • Effective Range (area)2,000 m
  • Maximum Range6,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1994First deployment: First Chechen War
  2. 2004Production started
22
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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