Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare
Category
Country
Production
1982–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1982
- Service Entry Year1982
- DesignerMalcolm Cooper, Dave Walls, David Caig
- Weight (Empty)6.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)6.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBritish Army, Swedish Army, Australian Army, German Army, Russian forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester, .338 Lapua Magnum
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm NATO / Magnum
- Bullet Weight10.89 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Trigger Typesingle-stage or two-stage
- Safety Type3-position safety
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Maximum Range3,943 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length660 mm
- Rifling Twist279.4 mm (1:11 in) right-hand
- Sight TypeDetachable aperture type iron sights; Day or night optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitymodular stock, various optic mounts, suppressor compatible
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1982
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1982Production started
44
years in service
33
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL ARCTIC WARFARE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
2009–2017insurgency in the North Caucasus—→2003–2011Iraq WarDecisive victory→2001–2021War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / Operators
Operator Countries33country
07 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
3BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES2UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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