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MKFI · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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7.62 Tkiv 85larger figure on 2 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1,300 mm (51.2 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | 7.62 Tkiv 85 | Mk 13 rifle |
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| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Finland[source] | — |
| In service | 1984–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | Finnish Defence Forces (FDF)[source] | United States[source] |
| Designed | 1984[source] |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source8–10 rounds/min[source]
Barrel length
Single source673 mm (26.5")[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Manufacturer | Valmet , FDF Asevarikko 1[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1984–1985[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×53mmR[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Zeiss Diavari ZA 1.5–6×42 or Schmidt & Bender 4×36 telescopic sights Simrad KN 250/252 F nightscope[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
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| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Variants | — | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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