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 M98B
Category
Country
Production
2008–
Unit Price (current)
$6.7K↗ 50% inflation · 2009→2025
Original Price
$4.5K (2009)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
82
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$6.7K
Original: $4.5K (2009)
Inflation: +%50
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2008
- Service Entry Year2009
- DesignerRonnie Barrett
- Weight (Empty)5.62 kg
- Weight (Loaded)6.12 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.338 Lapua Magnum
- Calibre8.6 mm
- Case Length70 mm
- Calibre Classlarge-bore
- Bullet Weight16.2 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modesbolt-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Trigger Typeadjustable
- Safety Typethumb-operated
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity945 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,500 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Accuracy0.73
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length508 mm
- Rifling Twist1:10" right hand
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypePicatinny rail
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialaluminum
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitycaliber change
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2008
- Unit Cost4,495 USD
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
44SNIPER RIFLES27POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES184UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS10PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES776PRICE · ALL WEAPONS84PERFORMANCE/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.
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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