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Sniper Rifles · Russia · 2006
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
80
Consistency
82
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
75
Optics
70
Ergonomics
65
Suppressor Compatibility
70
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Russia
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2006
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
42/64
Post-Cold War
78/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
80
Consistency
82
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
75
Optics
70
Ergonomics
65
Suppressor Compatibility
70
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
SVDK
Country
Production
2006–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
42
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1990
  • Service Entry Year2006
  • DesignerTSNIITOCHMASH
  • Weight (Empty)6.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity780 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)1,000 m
  • Effective Range (area)1,000 m
  • Sighting Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length620 mm
  • Rifling Twist365mm
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight Type3-10X 1P70 "Giperion" telescopic sight and iron sights.
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2006
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2006Production started
20
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
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.
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.
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