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
BFG-50
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2001–
Unit Price (current)
$14.9K↗ 24% inflation · 2020→2025
Original Price
$12.0K (2020)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$14.9K
Original: $12.0K (2020)
Inflation: +%24
ⓘ 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 Year2001
- Service Entry Year2002
- DesignerRonnie Barrett
- Weight (Empty)13.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)14.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99 mm
- Calibre Classlarge-caliber anti-materiel
- Bullet Weight48 g
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Cyclic Rate of Fire0
- Practical Rate of Fire5
- Trigger Typetwo-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity823 m/s
- Muzzle Energy2,500,000
- Effective Range (point)1,800 m
- Effective Range (area)2,000 m
- Maximum Range2,500 m
- Sighting Range2,000 m
- Penetration30 mm
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length736 mm
- Rifling Twist1:10 in (254 mm)
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypePicatinny rail for optics
- Sight Radius800 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer stock with aluminum buttplate
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityinterchangeable barrel and stock options
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2001
- Unit Cost12,000 USD
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width150 mm
- Height150 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001Production started
25
years in service
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
9SNIPER RIFLES5POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES67UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS7PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES739PRICE · ALL WEAPONS132PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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