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Accuracy International AWMlarger figure on 3 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 0 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1,270 mm (4 ft 2 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Accuracy International AWM | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bolt action sniper rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
| In service | 1996–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source936 m/s (3,070 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
|---|
| Produced | 1996–2013[source] | — |
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| Variants | AWM-F, L115A2, and L115A3 (British Army)[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Detachable aperture type iron sights Day or night optics[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Action | — | Bolt action[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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