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Barrett Model 98Blarger figure on 1 of 1
IWI Danlarger figure on 0 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
20" Barrel
Single source27" Barrel
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Barrett Model 98B | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper Rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | Israel[source] |
| Designer | Ronnie Barrett[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
| Designed | 1997[source] | — |
| Manufacturer |
43 in (110 cm) (20" Barrel) 49.75 in (126.4 cm) (27" Barrel)[source]
Length
Single sourcestock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
20" Barrel
Single source27" Barrel
Single source12.4 lb (5.6 kg) (20" Barrel) 13.5 lb (6.1 kg) (27" Barrel)[source]
folding stock version
Single sourceMass
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing[source] |
Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
| Produced | 2008–present[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
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| Sights | — | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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