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
Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout
Category
Country
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
ⓘ 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
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typeadjustable match
- Safety Typemanual
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Effective Range (point)1,500 m
- Sighting Range1,737 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length406.4 mm
- Sight TypeTelescopic sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialaluminum
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitybarrel conversion
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2008
- Unit Cost3,395 USD
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
7
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
78SNIPER RIFLES42POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES342UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS11PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES783PRICE · ALL WEAPONS150PERFORMANCE/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.
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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