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Sniper Rifles · Germany · 2003
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DSR-50

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
90
Effective Range
85
Consistency
88
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
80
Optics
70
Ergonomics
60
Suppressor Compatibility
75
Portability
40
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Germany
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2003
Operators4 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
81
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
33/64
Post-Cold War
54/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
90
Effective Range
85
Consistency
88
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
80
Optics
70
Ergonomics
60
Suppressor Compatibility
75
Portability
40
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
DSR-50
Country
Production
2003–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
81
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year2003
  • DesignerIngolf Reuter
  • Weight (Empty)10.3 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Calibre12.7 mm
  • Case Length99 mm
  • Bullet Weight42 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
  • Muzzle Velocity890 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy16,600
  • Effective Range (point)1,800 m
  • Maximum Range2,000 m
  • Penetration30 mm
  • Accuracy1.5
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2003
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2003Production started
23
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 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.
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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