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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
Haskins Rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1983
- Service Entry Year1983
- DesignerJerry Haskins
- Weight (Empty)5.7 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States Army Special Forces, Provisional Irish Republican Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge8.58×71mm, 7.62×51mm & 12.7×99mm NATO
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Calibre Class.50 BMG
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typefully adjustable
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length610 mm
- Sight TypeDetachable telescopic sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitycalibre-switching
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1983
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1983Production started
- 1990First deployment: Gulf War
43
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
78SNIPER RIFLES10COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES342UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS147PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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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