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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
Zenit-2 (vintovka)
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1955–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
8
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1961
- Service Entry Year1961
- Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.62×54mmR
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Calibre Classfull-size rifle
- Bullet Weight9.6 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,300
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Effective Range (area)1,000 m
- Maximum Range3,800 m
- Sighting Range1,300 m
- Penetration300 mm
- Accuracy1.5
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length620 mm
- Rifling Twist240 mm (1:9.45 in)
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typeiron sights, optional scope mount
- Sight Radius540 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1955Production started
71
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
107BOLT-ACTION RIFLES8EARLY COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES306RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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