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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
Howa 1500
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
- Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.2 kg
◈Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity3
▣Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◇Features1MOD.1
◆Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1979
- Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1979Production started
47
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
36BOLT-ACTION RIFLES4COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES9JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS87PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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