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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
ASVK
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2004–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
37
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
◎General2MOD.2
- Weight (Empty)9.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)11 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge12.7×108mm
- Calibre12.7 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇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
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1994First deployment: First Chechen War
- 2004Production started
22
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
64SNIPER RIFLES37POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES92RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 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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