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M14 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 source44.3 in (1,126 mm)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M14 rifle | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Battle rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| In service | 1957–present 1957–1964 (as the standard U.S. service rifle)[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | See Conflicts[source] |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source700–750 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source2,800 ft/s (853 m/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] |
| Designed | 1954[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Springfield Armory Winchester Harrington & Richardson Thompson-Ramo-Wooldridge, Inc.[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1957–1980[source] | — |
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| No. built | 1.3 million[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO (.308 in)[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | stripper clips 20-round detachable box magazines[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Aperture rear sight, "barleycorn" front sight[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[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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