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Steyr IWS 2000
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Sniper Rifles · Austria
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SteyrIWS2000

Steyr IWS 2000
Steyr IWS 2000 Photo: US Army Weapons Manual 33.9 , page 47-59 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Consistency
80
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
70
Optics
60
Ergonomics
55
Suppressor Compatibility
40
Portability
30
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Austria
ManufacturerSteyr Arms
CategorySniper Rifles
Operators2 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
121/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Consistency
80
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
70
Optics
60
Ergonomics
55
Suppressor Compatibility
40
Portability
30
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Steyr IWS 2000
Country
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
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
  • DesignerSteyr Mannlicher
  • Weight (Empty)18 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
  • Cartridge15.2×169mm (IWS 2000 and AMR 5075)
  • Calibre15.2 mm
  • Case Length169 mm
  • Calibre Class15.2mm
  • Bullet Weight20 g
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
  • Muzzle Velocity1,450 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)1,000 m
  • Maximum Range2,500 m
  • Sighting Range1,000 m
  • Penetration40 mm
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants2,000
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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