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Sniper Rifles · France · 2000
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
92
Effective Range
85
Consistency
94
Terminal Power
80
Reliability
90
Optics
75
Ergonomics
82
Suppressor Compatibility
88
Portability
78
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin France
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2000
Operators6 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
86
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
13/64
Post-Cold War
20/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
92
Effective Range
85
Consistency
94
Terminal Power
80
Reliability
90
Optics
75
Ergonomics
82
Suppressor Compatibility
88
Portability
78
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
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Country
Production
2000–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
86
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year2000
  • Service Entry Year2000
  • DesignerPGM Précision
  • Weight (Empty)6.12 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersFrance, Israel, Brazil, Lithuania, Morocco, Slovenia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
  • Cartridge* 7.62×51mm NATO * .300 Savage * 7mm-08 Remington * .260 Remington * 6.5mm Creedmoor * 6.5×47mm Lapua * 6mm Norma BR
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length51 mm
  • Calibre ClassBottleneck
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction5MOD.5
  • Receiver Material7075 aluminium alloy
  • Furniture MaterialPolymer (pistol grip and forearm), metal (buttstock)
  • Folding / Collapsing StockYes
  • Bullpup LayoutNo
  • ModularityBarrel, stock, muzzle brake/suppressor, trigger adjustment
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2000
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2000Production started
  2. 2004Entered service
26
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
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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