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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Chukavin sniper rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · MODERN ERA
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2017
- Service Entry Year2023
- DesignerAndrey Yuryevich Chukavin
- Weight (Empty)4.2 kg
- Weight (Loaded)6.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussian Armed Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×54mmR; 7.62×51mm NATO; .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70mm)
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length54 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)1,200 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length620 mm
- Sight Typetelescopic sight, night vision sights, thermal sights and iron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitymulti-caliber
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2023
- Variants308
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
- 2023Production started
3
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
102SNIPER RIFLES18MODERN ERA · SNIPER RIFLES169RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS167PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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.
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