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BSmall arms
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Heckler & Koch HK512larger figure on 0 of 1
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch HK512 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Germany Italy[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Luigi Franchi[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Designed | 1970s[source] |
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch (Final Assembly) Franchi S.p.A. (Initial Assembly)[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1980s–present[source] | — |
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| No. built | Around 1,500 made[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 12 gauge[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Semi-automatic , gas-operated[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 7 round tubular magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| In service | — | 2001–present[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Sights | — | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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