Sniper Rifle Effective Range Comparison (Meters)
Compare 12 factory effective sniper rifle ranges in meters: M24, M40, Arctic Warfare, SVD, M2010, L115A3, Barrett M82, AX50 and CheyTac, with service sources.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remington M24 Sniper Weapon System Minot AFB fact article also states 800 meters. | 800 m (2,624.7 ft) | US Army standard sniper rifle 1988 to 2010, 7.62x51mm NATO | US Army solicitation W15QKN-09-R-0482; GlobalSecurity M24 specs (800 m) |
| Remington M40 series Some pages list 900 to 1000 m for later variants. Uses 800. | 800 m (2,624.7 ft) | USMC bolt action sniper rifle, 7.62x51mm NATO | USMC M40 rifle spec summaries (effective 800 m / 875 yd) |
| Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Harassing fire reaches 1100 m, but factory effective stays 800. | 800 m (2,624.7 ft) | British Army L96A1 and AW family base rifle, 7.62x51mm | Accuracy International Arctic Warfare spec summaries (800 m) |
| Accuracy International AWM (300 Win Mag) Same rifle in 338 Lapua Magnum is rated higher. | 1,100 m (3,608.9 ft) | Magnum version of the Arctic Warfare family | Accuracy International AWM specs (effective 1100 m) |
| Accuracy International AWM / L115A3 (338 Lapua) Development goal was 1500 to 1700 meters. Uses 1500. | 1,500 m (4,921.3 ft) | British Army L115A3 Long Range Rifle, 338 Lapua Magnum | British Army L115A3 page; L115A3 spec summaries (1500 m) |
| Accuracy International AX50 Heavy system at about 12.5 kg empty. | 2,500 m (8,202.1 ft) | Bolt action anti materiel rifle, 50 BMG | Accuracy International AX50 spec summaries (2500 m) |
| Barrett M82 / M107 1969 yards x 0.9144 = about 1800 meters. | 1,800 m (5,905.5 ft) | US recoil operated semi auto anti materiel rifle, 50 BMG | Barrett M82 specs (1969 yd); M107 service summaries (1830 m max) |
| Remington M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle Army states 50 percent increase over legacy 7.62 mm rifles. | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Rebuilt M24 in 300 Winchester Magnum, US Army from 2011 | US Army CPE Ground portfolio: M2010 (range 1200 m) |
| SVD Dragunov Area targets beyond 1000 m, but point target stays 800. | 800 m (2,624.7 ft) | Soviet semi auto designated marksman rifle, 7.62x54mmR | SVD technical summaries (effective 800 m) |
| Mosin Nagant M1891/30 sniper Infantry rating is 500 m. Uses 850 for the scoped version. | 850 m (2,788.7 ft) | Russian bolt action with PE, PEM or PU optic, 7.62x54mmR | Mosin Nagant specs (500 m irons, 850 m scoped) |
| Mauser Kar98k sniper Practical sniper shots were shorter, about 400 to 600 m. | 1,000 m (3,280.8 ft) | German bolt action with Zeiss ZF39 4x sight, 7.92x57mm | Karabiner 98k specs (500 m irons, 1000 m scoped max) |
| CheyTac M200 Intervention 2500 yards x 0.9144 = 2286 meters. Sub MOA claim per maker. | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | US bolt action extreme range rifle, 408 and 375 CheyTac | CheyTac official M200 Intervention page (2500+ yd) |
About this converter
Factory effective ranges for famous sniper rifles cluster at 800 meters, then step up through magnums to heavy calibers. The M24, M40, Arctic Warfare and SVD all rate 800 meters in 7.62 mm. The M2010 reaches 1,200 in 300 Win Mag, the L115A3 reaches 1,500 in 338 Lapua Magnum, and the AX50 reaches 2,500 in 50 BMG. That means one AX50 range equals just over 3 M24 ranges. Every figure on this page is a factory or service effective range, not a maximum range and not a record shot. Yards figures were converted at 1 yard to 0.9144 meters.
How to use it
Pick two rifles and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked: one holds a count of the first range, one the matching count of the second, one the distance in the chosen unit. Change any box and the other two update. Try the AX50 against the M24 to feel the heavy caliber gap, or the M2010 against the M24 it replaced.
The scoped Mosin Nagant rates 850 meters against 500 with iron sights, and the scoped Kar98k rates 1,000 against 500 unscope. The British Army phrases the L115A3 as 1,100 plus meters with 1,500 as the published effective figure. The Barrett M82 and M107 rate about 1,800 meters from 1,969 yards. The CheyTac M200 rates 2,500 plus yards, converted to 2,286 meters.
FAQ
Which rifle has the longest factory range in this set?
The Accuracy International AX50 is listed at 2,500 m, and the CheyTac M200 is listed at 2,500 plus yards, which converts to 2,286 m.
What is the factory range of the M24 and the M2010?
The M24 is 800 m in 7.62 mm and the M2010 is 1,200 m in 300 Win Mag.
What is the factory range of the Barrett M82?
The M82 and M107 are listed at 1,800 m in 50 BMG.
What is the factory range of the SVD and the scoped Mosin Nagant?
The SVD is 800 m and the scoped Mosin Nagant M1891/30 is 850 m.
Sources
- US Army CPE Ground portfolio (M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle, 1200 m)
- US Army M24 solicitation W15QKN-09-R-0482; Minot AFB M24 article; GlobalSecurity M24 specs
- CheyTac official M200 Intervention product page (2500+ yd effective range)
- British Army L115A3 rifle page; Accuracy International AWM and AX50 summaries; Barrett M82/M107 summaries
Last verified: 2026-10-04 · 12 entries
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