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
SV-98
Category
Country
Production
2003–
Quantity
2,013
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1998
- Service Entry Year2003
- DesignerVladimir Stronskiy
- Weight (Empty)5.8 kg
- Weight (Loaded)7.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge7.62×54mmR, 7.62×51mm NATO, .338 Lapua Magnum
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length54 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Trigger Typemanual
- Safety Typemanual safety catch
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)1,000 m
- Sighting Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length650 mm
- Rifling Twist320
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeTelescopic sight and iron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialcold-hammer forged steel
- Furniture Materialwood (original) / aluminium alloy (M variant)
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1998
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1989First deployment: Georgian–Ossetian conflict
- 2003Production started
- 2010Sale: Armenia (52 units)
23
years in service
2,013
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
SV-98 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
2022–2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine—→2008Russo-Georgian WarDecisive victory→2000–2009Guerrilla phase of the Second Chechen War—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
SV-98SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |  Armenia | 52 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
34SNIPER RIFLES21POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES33RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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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