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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Blaser R8
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year2008
- Weight (Empty)2.88 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge.204 Ruger through .500 Jeffery available
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Trigger Typedirect trigger
- Safety Typemanual cocking system
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length654 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights or telescopic sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Receiver Materialaluminium alloy
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitymodular system
▤Features3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production300,000
- Production Start2008
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
300,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8BOLT-ACTION RIFLES5POST-COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES7GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS159PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
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