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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
FN Ballista
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · MODERN ERA
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
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
◎General3MOD.3
- DesignerFN Herstal
- Weight (Empty)7.54 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge* .308 Winchester * .300 Winchester Magnum * .338 Lapua Magnum
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Calibre Class7.62x51mm NATO / .300 Win Mag / .338 Lapua Magnum
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modesmanual
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Cyclic Rate of Fire10
- Practical Rate of Fire15
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitymodular
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2013
- Production End2021
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2013Production started
- 2021Production ended
13
years in service
8
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
47SNIPER RIFLES10MODERN ERA · SNIPER RIFLES8BELGIUM · ALL WEAPONS132PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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