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Measured figures
collapsed
Single source34.5 in (876.3 mm) collapsed[source]
M24A1, M24A2
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Barrett REC10 | M24 Sniper Weapon System |
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| Type | Designated Marksman Rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing[source] | Remington Arms[source] |
| Calibre | .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | — |
M24A3
Single source1,092 mm (43.0 in) (M24A1, M24A2); 1,181 mm (46.5 in) (M24A3)[source]
Unloaded
Single source8.0 lbs (3.6 kg) unloaded.[source]
empty, without scope (M24)
Single sourceempty, without scope (M24A3)
Single sourcewith optical sight, sling swivels, carrying strap, fully loaded magazine
Single source5.4 kg (12 lb) empty, without scope (M24) 7.3 kg (16 lb) with optical sight, sling swivels, carrying strap, fully loaded magazine 5.6 kg (12 lb) empty, without scope (M24A3).[source]
Effective; 338 Lapua Magnum
Single sourceEffective; 7.62×
Single sourceMaximum; Estimated w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.)
Single source800 metres (875 yd) ( 7.62×51mm ) 1,500 metres (1,640 yd) ( .338 Lapua Magnum )[source]
Estimated 4,400 metres (4,812 yd) w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.)[source]
M24A1, M24A2
Single sourceM24A3
Single source610 mm (24 in) (M24A1, M24A2); 685.8 mm (27.00 in) (M24A3)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source20 rounds/min[source]
w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.)
Single source2,580 ft/s (790 m/s) w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Action | semi-automatic[source] Direct impingement; semi-automatic[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| In service | — | 1988–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Users[source] |
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| Wars | — | Salvadoran Civil War Gulf War War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Iraq War Syrian Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017)[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1988[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1988 – mid 2010s[source] |
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| Variants | — | M24A2, M24A3, M24E1[source] |
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| Cartridge | — | 7.62×51mm NATO (M24, M24A2) .338 Lapua Magnum (M24A3)[source] |
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| Feed system | — | 5-round internal magazine (M24), 5-round, 10-round detachable box magazine (M24A2, M24A3)[source] |
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| Sights | — | Telescopic ; detachable backup iron sights[source] |
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