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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
HK SL9SD
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ 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 Year1980
- Service Entry Year1980
- Weight (Empty)4.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)5.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Cyclic Rate of Fire650
- Practical Rate of Fire40
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typecross-bolt
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity920 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,700
- Effective Range (point)600 m
- Effective Range (area)800 m
- Maximum Range3,600 m
- Sighting Range600 m
- Penetration300 mm
- Accuracy1
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length450 mm
- Rifling Twist1:7
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typetelescopic sight
- Sight Radius550 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityaccessory rails
⬢Features5MOD.5
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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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