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
Valmet M78/83S
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
32
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
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
◎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
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
- Practical Rate of Fire100
◇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
- Barrel Length418 mm
- Rifling Twist1:240 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Radius540 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width82 mm
- Height240 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1983Production started
43
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 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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