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L129A1larger 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
stock collapsed
Single sourcestock extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | L129A1 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Designated marksman rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States United Kingdom[source] | — |
| In service | October 2009 – present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | British Armed Forces[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan[source] |
927 mm (36 in) (stock collapsed) 990 mm (39 in) (stock extended)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[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] |
| Manufacturer | Lewis Machine & Tool Company[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| No. built | 3,000+[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO (L129A1) 6.5mm Creedmoor (L129A2)[source] 7.62x51[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas impingement , rotating bolt[source] Direct Impingement[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20-round detachable SR-25 pattern magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Magazine capacity | 20 Rounds[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Variants | — | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[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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