Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
McMillan Tac-50
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2000–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year2000
- Service Entry Year2000
- Weight (Empty)11.8 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.50 BMG
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99 mm
- Bullet Weight48.6 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity823 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,800 m
- Maximum Range7,700 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length736.6 mm
- Sight TypeCustomizable; 5-25x telescopic sight standard in Canadian Forces
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2000
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 2000Production started
26
years in service
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
MCMILLAN TAC-50 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
9SNIPER RIFLES5POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES67UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS132PERFORMANCE/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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
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