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Measured figures
M24A1, M24A2
Single sourceM24A3
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M24 Sniper Weapon System | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| In service | 1988–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Salvadoran Civil War Gulf War War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Iraq War Syrian Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017)[source] |
1,092 mm (43.0 in) (M24A1, M24A2); 1,181 mm (46.5 in) (M24A3)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
empty, without scope (M24)
Single sourceempty, without scope (M24A3)
Single sourcewith optical sight, sling swivels, carrying strap, fully loaded magazine
Single source5.4 kg (12 lb) empty, without scope (M24) 7.3 kg (16 lb) with optical sight, sling swivels, carrying strap, fully loaded magazine 5.6 kg (12 lb) empty, without scope (M24A3).[source]
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Effective; 338 Lapua Magnum
Single sourceEffective; 7.62×
Single sourceMaximum; Estimated w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.)
Single source800 metres (875 yd) ( 7.62×51mm ) 1,500 metres (1,640 yd) ( .338 Lapua Magnum )[source]
Estimated 4,400 metres (4,812 yd) w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source20 rounds/min[source]
w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.)
Single source2,580 ft/s (790 m/s) w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.)[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 | 1988[source] | — |
|---|
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
|---|
| Produced | 1988 – mid 2010s[source] | — |
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| Variants | M24A2, M24A3, M24E1[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO (M24, M24A2) .338 Lapua Magnum (M24A3)[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round internal magazine (M24), 5-round, 10-round detachable box magazine (M24A2, M24A3)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Telescopic ; detachable backup iron sights[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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