Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Remington Model 512 Sportsmaster
Category
Country
Production
1940–1966
Quantity
393,665
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Year1940
- DesignerRemington R&D
- Weight (Empty)2.72 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.22 LR, .22 Long, and .22 Short
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Case Length25.4 mm
- Bullet Weight2.6 g
- RimfireYes
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity22
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length635 mm
- Sight TypeWhite metal bead front, open rear
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Furniture Materialhardwood
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production393,665
- Production Start1940
- Production End1966
- Variants512
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1940Production started
- 1966Production ended
86
years in service
26
years in production
393,665
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
241BOLT-ACTION RIFLES9WORLD WAR II · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1706UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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