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Bolt-Action Rifles · Russia · 1955
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MC18

MC18
MC18 Photo: Template:Geezagillard · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
80
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
75
Durability
80
Ergonomics
60
Optics-Readiness
50
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTsKIB SOO
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1955
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
72
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
8/26
Early Cold War
107/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
80
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
75
Durability
80
Ergonomics
60
Optics-Readiness
50
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
75
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
MC18
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1955–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
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 Year2018
  • Weight (Empty)5.5 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)6.2 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
  • Cartridge7.62x51mm NATO
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length51 mm
  • Calibre Classfull-size rifle
  • Bullet Weight11.3 g
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity838 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy3,930
  • Effective Range (point)800 m
  • Effective Range (area)1,000 m
  • Maximum Range3,500 m
  • Sighting Range1,000 m
  • Penetration300 mm
  • Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2018
  • Unit Cost2,200 USD
  • Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width60 mm
  • Height200 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1955Production started
71
years in service
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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