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
Barrett M98
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
21
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1999
- Service Entry Year1999
- Weight (Empty)6.4 kg
- Weight (Loaded)7.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.50 BMG
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- Bullet Weight42 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modesbolt-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Practical Rate of Fire10
- Trigger Typetwo-stage
- Safety Typemanual
◇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
- Barrel Length686 mm
- Rifling Twist1:15 inches
- Rifling Grooves8
- Sight Typetelescopic
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialfiberglass
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitymodular stock and accessories
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1999
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width84 mm
- Height230 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1999Production started
27
years in service
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
34SNIPER RIFLES21POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES162UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 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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