Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
FN Special Police Rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
45
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2004
- Service Entry Year2004
- Weight (Empty)4.9 kg
- Weight (Loaded)7.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge* .308 Winchester * .300 Winchester Short Magnum
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51.1 mm
- Calibre Class7.62x51mm NATO
- Bullet Weight12.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity4
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Effective Range (area)1,000 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length508 mm
- Sight TypeM1913 rail for Telescopic sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialsynthetic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitystock and barrel variants
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2004Production started
22
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
88SNIPER RIFLES45POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES383UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS92PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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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