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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
Browning BLR
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
15
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1971
- DesignerKarl R. Lewis
- Weight (Empty)2.9 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.5 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- CartridgeNumerous
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeLever Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length406 mm
- Sight TypeOpen sights, drilled and tapped for optional scope mounts
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Receiver Materialsteel (original) or aluminum alloy (later)
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1971Production started
55
years in service
81
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
94BOLT-ACTION RIFLES15COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES572UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Firearm mechanism where a manually operated lever below the receiver cycles the action, extracting and ejecting a spent cartridge and loading a new one.
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