11/01/2026
The image provided lists 10 sniper rifles categorized by their effective range. This list ranks rifles such as the CheyTac M200 Intervention, McMillan TAC-50, and Barrett M82 by their perceived "deadliest" range capabilities, generally aligning with ranges found in military sources.
Top 10 Deadliest Sniper Rifles and Effective Ranges
Rank Rifle Name Effective Range (meters)
1 McMillan Tac-50 ~1,800β2,000 M
2 Barrett M82 / M107 ~1,500β1,800 M
3 PGM HΓ©cate II ~1,500β1,800 M
4 CheyTac M200 Intervention ~2,000+ M
5 Lobaev ~1,800β2,500 M
6 Accuracy International AWM ~1,200β1,600 M
7 PGM 338 ~1,200β1,500 M
8 Steyr SSG 69 ~600β800 M
9 S&T Motiv K14 ~600β800 M
10 Dragunov SVD ~800β1,300 M
The list notably features several anti-materiel rifles like the McMillan TAC-50 and Barrett M82, designed to engage equipment and light vehicles, which can have an effective firing range of up to 1,800 meters or more. The McMillan TAC-50 holds the record for one of the longest confirmed sniper kills in history, at 3,540 meters, far exceeding its standard effective range.
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