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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
Valmet Hunter M/88
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1988
- Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.6 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length47 mm
- Calibre Classfull-size rifle
- Bullet Weight9.7 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual 3-position
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
- Muzzle Velocity820 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,250
- Effective Range (point)500 m
- Effective Range (area)800 m
- Maximum Range3,500 m
- Sighting Range1,000 m
- Accuracy1
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12 RH
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typeadjustable iron sights
- Sight Radius550 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialsynthetic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1988
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width50 mm
- Height180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1988Production started
38
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
76BOLT-ACTION RIFLES12COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES10FINLAND · ALL WEAPONS251PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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