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Parker Hale M85
Photo: Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Sniper Rifles · United Kingdom
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ParkerHaleM85

Parker Hale M85
Parker Hale M85 Photo: Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Consistency
88
Terminal Power
70
Reliability
90
Optics
60
Ergonomics
70
Suppressor Compatibility
80
Portability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
88
Origin United Kingdom
CategorySniper Rifles
Operators4 countries
Quantity85
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
78/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Consistency
88
Terminal Power
70
Reliability
90
Optics
60
Ergonomics
70
Suppressor Compatibility
80
Portability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
88
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Parker Hale M85
Quantity
85
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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79
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Weight (Loaded)5.7 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable UsersBrazilian Navy (GRUMEC), Royal Malaysian Navy (PASKAL)
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Effective Range (point)900 m
  • Maximum Range1,200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants1
03 / History
04 / Operators
📖 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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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