Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Pauza P-50
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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 Year1990
- DesignerRobert Pauza
- Weight (Empty)14.52 kg
- Weight (Loaded)15.42 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm)
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity915 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length736.6 mm
- Sight TypePicatinny railing available for installation of various telescope sights
- Optic RailYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production36
- Production Start1990
- Production End1997
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1990Production started
- 1997Production ended
36
years in service
7
years in production
36
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
108SNIPER RIFLES20COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES525UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS167PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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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