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Desert Tech SRSlarger figure on 0 of 2
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source243 Winchester
Single source300 Winchester Magnum
Single source338 Lapua Magnum
Single source7.62×
Single sourceCovert
Single source26 in (660.4 mm) (Covert) 33.5 in (850.9 mm) (.243 Winchester) 31.5 in (800.1 mm) (7.62×51mm) 35.5 in (901.7 mm) (.300 Winchester Magnum) 37.5 in (952.5 mm) (.338 Lapua Magnum)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
243 Winchester
Single source300 Winchester Short Magnum
Single source338 Lapua Magnum
Single source7.62×51mm
Single sourceCovert
Single source10 lb (4.5 kg) (Covert) 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) (.243 Winchester) 11 lb (5.0 kg) (7.62×51mm) 12 lb (5.4 kg) (.300 Winchester Short Magnum) 12.37 lb (5.6 kg) (.338 Lapua Magnum)[source]
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Barrel length
Single source243 Winchester
Single source300 Winchester Magnum
Single source338 Lapua Magnum
Single source7.62×
Single sourceCovert
Single source16 in (406.4 mm) (Covert) 24 in (609.6 mm) (.243 Winchester) 22 in (558.8 mm) (7.62×51mm) 26 in (660.4 mm) (.300 Winchester Magnum) 26 in (660.4 mm) (.338 Lapua Magnum)[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.
Configuration
| Specification | Desert Tech SRS | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle Bullpup[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Desert Tech[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
| Unit cost | US$ 3395 (chassis)[source] | — |
| Produced | 2008–present[source] | — |
| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
| Cartridge | .243 Winchester 7.62×51mm NATO .308 Winchester .300 Winchester Magnum .338 Lapua Magnum .338 Norma Magnum[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
| Action | Bolt action[source] | Bolt action[source] |
| Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine (.338 Lapua Magnum) 6-round detachable box magazine (.300 Winchester) 7-round detachable box magazine (.243 Winchester, .308 Winchester)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
| Sights | Telescopic sight[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
| In service | — | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | — | United States[source] |
| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
| Reported operators |
| — |