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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
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1987
- Service Entry Year1990
- DesignerEngineer Major Ferenc Földi
- Weight (Empty)17.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)21 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersHungary, India, Mali
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge12.7×108mm B32, .50 BMG,; 14.5×114mm (M3)
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Calibre Classanti-materiel
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeSingle Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot, semi-automatic, bolt-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity860 m/s
- Effective Range (point)2,000 m
- Maximum Range2,500 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length1,100 mm
- Sight Type12× scope
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityfield-replaceable barrel
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production120
- Production Start1989
- Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
- 2023Entered service
36
years in service
123
units produced
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
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.
Firearm mechanism requiring manual cocking of the hammer before each shot, firing only when the trigger is pulled.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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