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Sniper Rifles · United States · 2008
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Consistency
80
Terminal Power
70
Reliability
85
Optics
70
Ergonomics
75
Suppressor Compatibility
90
Portability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008
Operators7 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
42/64
Post-Cold War
78/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Consistency
80
Terminal Power
70
Reliability
85
Optics
70
Ergonomics
75
Suppressor Compatibility
90
Portability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout
Production
2008–
Unit Price (current)
$3.4K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
42
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$3.4K
Inflation: +%0
79
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 Year2008
  • Service Entry Year2012
  • Weight (Empty)4.76 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)5.67 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge* .243 Winchester * 7.62×51mm NATO * .308 Winchester * .300 Winchester Magnum * .338 Lapua Magnum * .338 Norma Magnum
  • Calibre8.6 mm
  • Case Length51 mm
  • Calibre Classlarge rifle
  • Bullet Weight16.2 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Effective Range (point)1,500 m
  • Sighting Range1,737 m
  • Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2008
  • Unit Cost3,395 USD
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2008Production started
18
years in service
7
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 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.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
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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