Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Lynx Rifles
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
13
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1994
- Service Entry Year1994
- DesignerTorsti Laaksonen
- Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge.308 Winchester
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Calibre Classcenterfire
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Practical Rate of Fire20
- Trigger Typeadjustable
- Safety Typemanual
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
- Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,000
- Effective Range (point)500 m
- Effective Range (area)800 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
- Sighting Range500 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Rifling Twist1:10
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typedovetail rail
- Sight Radius550 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwalnut or synthetic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitystock and barrel configuration
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1994
- Variants5
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width50 mm
- Height200 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1979Production started
47
years in service
9
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
87BOLT-ACTION RIFLES13COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES12FINLAND · ALL WEAPONS118PERFORMANCE/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.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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