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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
Mauser SP66
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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 Year1970
- Service Entry Year1970
- Weight (Empty)5.1 kg
- Weight (Loaded)5.6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- Bullet Weight9.7 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modesbolt-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity3
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,470
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Maximum Range3,500 m
- Sighting Range800 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length680 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typetelescopic sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1970
- Production End1990
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1970Production started
- 1990Production ended
56
years in service
20
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
108SNIPER RIFLES20COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES122GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS137PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
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.
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