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FN Model 30-11
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Bolt-Action Rifles · Belgium · 1976
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FNModel30-11

FN Model 30-11
FN Model 30-11 Photo: Edwin76 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
80
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
75
Durability
92
Ergonomics
70
Optics-Readiness
75
Calibre Versatility
60
Build Quality
90
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Belgium
ManufacturerFN Herstal
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraCold War
In service1976–1986
Operators9 countries
Quantity1,975
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
81
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
4/35
Cold War
36/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
80
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
75
Durability
92
Ergonomics
70
Optics-Readiness
75
Calibre Versatility
60
Build Quality
90
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
FN Model 30-11
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1976–1986
Quantity
1,975
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
81
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
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1975
  • Service Entry Year1975
  • Weight (Empty)4.85 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length51 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length502 mm
  • Sight Typemicrometer-adjustable iron, optional Anschutz 4x28mm telescope
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
  • Furniture Materialwood
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1976
  • Production End1986
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1976Production started
  3. 1986Production ended
50
years in service
10
years in production
1,975
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 284units
284active
FN Model 30-11SALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Belgium64——
—Dominican Republic25——
—Guatemala25——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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.
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.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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