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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
VKS sniper rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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 Year2002
- Service Entry Year2004
- DesignerCKIB SOO (Central Design Bureau of Sporting and Hunting Weapons)
- Weight (Empty)7 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersFederal Security Service of the Russian Federation
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge12.7×55mm STs-130
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length55 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity300 m/s
- Effective Range (point)600 m
- Penetration16 mm
- Accuracy1
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length450 mm
- Sight TypeFolding iron sights or telescopic sight, Picatinny rail available for various optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2002
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width220 mm
- Height220 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2002Production started
24
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 ↗
64SNIPER RIFLES37POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES92RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS104PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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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