Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
FR F1
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1966–1980
Quantity
6,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1966
- Service Entry Year1966
- DesignerMAS
- Weight (Empty)5.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersFrench Armed Forces, GIGN, 2 REP
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.5×54mm French; 7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.5 mm
- Case Length54 mm
- Calibre Class7.5mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Safety Typemanual
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity852 m/s
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length552 mm
- Rifling Twist300
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeTelescopic sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production6,000
- Production Start1966
- Production End1980
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1966Production started
- 1980Production ended
60
years in service
14
years in production
6,000
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
FR F1 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
142SNIPER RIFLES29COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES150FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS62PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources