Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
AR-7
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
24
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1959
- Service Entry Year1959
- DesignerEugene Stoner
- Weight (Empty)1.13 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States Air Force, Israeli Air Force
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.22 Long Rifle
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Case Length15.6 mm
- Calibre Class.22
- Bullet Weight2.6 g
- RimfireYes
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity329 m/s
- Effective Range (point)45 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length406 mm
- Sight TypeAperture rear and drift-adjustable front.
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Length (stock folded)406 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum
- Furniture Materialplastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitytakedown
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1959
- Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1959Production started
67
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
255BOLT-ACTION RIFLES24EARLY COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1877UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
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.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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