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
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
42
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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 Year1990
- Service Entry Year2006
- DesignerTSNIITOCHMASH
- Weight (Empty)6.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9.3×64mm Brenneke
- Calibre9.3 mm
- Case Length64 mm
- Calibre Classlarge-calibre
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
◇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
- Furniture Materialplastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2006
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006Production started
20
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
78SNIPER RIFLES42POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES108RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS137PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 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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