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Ishapore 2A1 riflelarger figure on 0 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source44.5 in (1130 mm)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Ishapore 2A1 rifle | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bolt-action rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | India[source] | — |
| In service | 1963–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Indo-Pakistan Wars Sino-Indian War Bangladesh Liberation War |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source792 m/s (2,600 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | Rifle Factory Ishapore[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
|---|
| Designed | 1962[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Ordnance Factories Board[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1962–1974[source] | — |
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| No. built | 250,000[source] | — |
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| Variants | 2A (2000 yd sights) 2A1 (800 m sights)[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Rate of fire | 20–30 rounds/minute[source] | — |
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| Feed system | 10- or 12-round magazine, loaded with 5-round charger clips[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Sliding ramp rear sights, fixed-post front sights[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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