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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
IOF .315 Sporting Rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1956
- Weight (Empty)3.34 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge8×50mmR Mannlicher
- Calibre8 mm
- Case Length50 mm
- Calibre Class8mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity610 m/s
- Effective Range (point)275 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length640 mm
- Sight TypeOpen sight with two leaves
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- ModularityPicatinny rail, folding stock
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1956
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1956Production started
70
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
198BOLT-ACTION RIFLES20EARLY COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES94INDIA · ALL WEAPONS118PERFORMANCE/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.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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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