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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
Steyr Scout
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1999–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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 Year1997
- Service Entry Year1999
- DesignerJeff Cooper, Steyr Arms Inc.
- Weight (Empty)3 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO; 6.5mm Creedmoor; 7mm-08 Remington; 7.62×51mm NATO; .17 HMR; .22 LR; .22 WMR; .223 Remington; .243 Winche
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Cyclic Rate of Fire85
- Practical Rate of Fire40
- Trigger Typeadjustable
- Safety Typeroller tang
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity730 m/s
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Maximum Range800 m
- Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length482.5 mm
- Sight Typeghost ring
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialaluminium
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityintegrated rails and bipod
⬢Features3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1991First deployment: Yugoslav Wars
- 1999Production started
27
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
STEYR SCOUT · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
22BOLT-ACTION RIFLES9POST-COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES7AUSTRIA · ALL WEAPONS233PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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