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ValmetM78/83S

Sniper Rifles · Finland · 1983
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ValmetM78/83S

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
40
Effective Range
30
Consistency
45
Terminal Power
60
Reliability
85
Optics
30
Ergonomics
50
Suppressor Compatibility
65
Portability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Finland
CategorySniper Rifles
EraCold War
In service1983
Operators4 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
32/32
Cold War
171/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
40
Effective Range
30
Consistency
45
Terminal Power
60
Reliability
85
Optics
30
Ergonomics
50
Suppressor Compatibility
65
Portability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Valmet M78/83S
Country
Production
1983–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
32
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
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
  • Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge7.62×39mm
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length39 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
  • Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
  • Muzzle Velocity710 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
  • Effective Range (area)600 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
  • Sighting Range600 m
  • Accuracy2
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width82 mm
  • Height240 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1983Production started
43
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
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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