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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
MC-12
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1952–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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 Year2000
- Service Entry Year2000
- DesignerUS Air Force
- Weight (Empty)5.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUS Air Force
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.300 Winchester Magnum
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length67 mm
- Calibre ClassFull-bore
- Bullet Weight11.7 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger TypeTwo-stage
- Safety TypeBolt-shroud
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
- Muzzle Energy4,000
- Effective Range (point)1,200 m
- Accuracy0.75
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length508 mm
- Rifling Twist1:10
- Sight TypeTelescopic
- Optic RailYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Receiver MaterialSteel
- Furniture MaterialPolymer
- ModularityMulti-caliber
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2000
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width40 mm
- Height100 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1952Production started
74
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
36BOLT-ACTION RIFLES4EARLY COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES71RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS202PERFORMANCE/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.
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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