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Barrett REC10larger figure on 1 of 1
QBZ-03larger 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
collapsed
Single source34.5 in (876.3 mm) collapsed[source]
with stock extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Barrett REC10 | QBZ-03 |
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| Type | Designated Marksman Rifle[source] | Assault rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | China[source] |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing[source] | Norinco[source] |
| Calibre | .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | — |
| Action | semi-automatic |
with stock folded
Single source950 mm (37 in) with stock extended, 725 mm (28.5 in) with stock folded[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source500 m (550 yd)[source]
Barrel length
Single source440 mm (17 in)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source700–750 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source930 m/s (3,050 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Direct impingement; semi-automatic[source]
Gas operated , rotating bolt[source] |
| In service | — | 2003–present[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2003–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | — | 5.8×42mm DBP87 5.56×45mm NATO[source] |
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| Feed system | — | 30-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | — | Fixed Type 56 style front sight, flip-up diopter rear sight[source] |
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