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MBO-1

Bolt-Action Rifles · Russia · 1964
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MBO-1

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Reliability
85
Stopping Power
50
Durability
90
Ergonomics
65
Optics-Readiness
40
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraCold War
In service1964–1972
Operators3 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
25/35
Cold War
142/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Reliability
85
Stopping Power
50
Durability
90
Ergonomics
65
Optics-Readiness
40
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
MBO-1
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1964–1972
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
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 Year1964
  • DesignerA. E. Ozerov
  • Weight (Empty)4.3 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)5 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge5.6×39mm
  • Calibre5.6 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length560 mm
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight Typediopter sight
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Furniture Materialwood
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1964Production started
  2. 1972Production ended
62
years in service
8
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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