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BerettaSniper

Sniper Rifles · Italy · 1985

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MASS (Military Archive Scoring System) 71

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment

Accuracy

Effective Range

Consistency

Terminal Power

Reliability

Optics

Ergonomics

Suppressor Compatibility

Portability

Cost-Effectiveness

Methodology ↗ → Sniper Rifles ranking

Origin

Italy

CategorySniper Rifles

EraCold War

In service1985

Operators1 countries

⊕ History

Data Quality83%

MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)

⊟ Sniper Riflesranking ↗methodology ↗

Sniper Rifles MASS Rating

27/32

Cold War

131/182

All-Time

Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored

Accuracy

Effective Range

Consistency

Terminal Power

Reliability

Optics

Ergonomics

Suppressor Compatibility

Portability

Cost-Effectiveness

ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.

01 / Overview

Beretta Sniper

Category

Sniper Rifles

Country

Italy

Production

1985–

Operators

1 countries

💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗

SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR

PERFORMANCE/PRICE

UNIT COST (2025 USD)

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MASS SCORE ↗

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 Year1985
Service Entry Year1985
Weight (Empty)5.55 kg
Weight (Loaded)5.56 kg
Currently In ServiceNo

◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7

Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
Calibre7.62 mm
Case Length51 mm
Calibre Class7.62mm NATO
Bullet Weight9.3 g
RimfireNo
Caseless AmmunitionNo

▣Operation7MOD.7

Action TypeBolt Action
Fire Modessingle-shot
Select FireNo
Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
Magazine Capacity5
Trigger Typesingle-stage
Safety Typemanual

◇Ballistics4MOD.4

Muzzle Velocity845 m/s
Effective Range (point)800 m
Effective Range (area)1,000 m
Accuracy0.5

◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7

Barrel Length586 mm
Rifling Twist1:12 inches
Rifling Grooves4
Sight TypeSTANAG 2324 mount
Optic RailYes
Iron SightsNo
Threaded BarrelNo

▤Construction5MOD.5

Receiver Materialsteel
Furniture Materialwood
Folding / Collapsing StockNo
Bullpup LayoutNo
Ambidextrous ControlsNo

⬢Features5MOD.5

▲Production & Cost2MOD.2

Production Start1985
Variants0

03 / History

SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service

1985Production started

years in service

countries operating

ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.

04 / Operators

Operator Countries1country

ItalyACTIVE

05 / MASS Score

SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War

#131

Vidhwansak 71 #132

taher 71 #133

Beretta Sniper (this weapon) 71 #134

FAMAE FD-200 71 #135

Istiglal Anti-Material Rifle 70

MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗

131SNIPER RIFLES 27COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES 77ITALY · ALL WEAPONS 150PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES

ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.

📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms

Bolt Action

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.

Detachable Magazine

A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.

Integral Bipod

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.

Optic Rail

A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.

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