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Barrett M98
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Sniper Rifles · United States · 1999
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BarrettM98

Barrett M98
Barrett M98 Photo: Gunsnammo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
90
Effective Range
85
Consistency
88
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
80
Optics
75
Ergonomics
70
Suppressor Compatibility
85
Portability
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1999
Operators9 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
84
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
21/64
Post-Cold War
34/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
90
Effective Range
85
Consistency
88
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
80
Optics
75
Ergonomics
70
Suppressor Compatibility
85
Portability
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Barrett M98
Production
1999–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
84
sniper rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year1999
  • Service Entry Year1999
  • Weight (Empty)6.4 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)7.2 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity853 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy18,200
  • Effective Range (point)1,500 m
  • Effective Range (area)1,800 m
  • Maximum Range6,800 m
  • Sighting Range1,500 m
  • Penetration30 mm
  • Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1999
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width84 mm
  • Height230 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1999Production started
27
years in service
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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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