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
MTs-116M
Category
Country
Production
1997–
Quantity
62
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
58
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1997
- Service Entry Year1990
- Weight (Empty)6.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×54mmR
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length54 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Trigger Typefully adjustable
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)1,300 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length650 mm
- Sight TypePSO-1, PKS-O7U, POSP 8x42
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- ModularityPicatinny rail
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1997
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
- 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
29
years in service
62
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
MTS-116M · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
MTs-116MSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Syria | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
138SNIPER RIFLES58POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES479RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS104PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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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