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Biatlon-7-2

Bolt-Action Rifles · Russia · 1979
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Biatlon-7-2

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
40
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
20
Durability
85
Ergonomics
65
Optics-Readiness
50
Calibre Versatility
10
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraCold War
In service1979
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
29/35
Cold War
184/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
40
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
20
Durability
85
Ergonomics
65
Optics-Readiness
50
Calibre Versatility
10
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Biatlon-7-2
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1979–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge.22 LR
  • Calibre5.6 mm
  • Calibre ClassRimfire
  • RimfireYes
◈Operation2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1979Production started
47
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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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