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BSmall arms
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M250 light machine gunlarger 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
with suppressor
Single source41.87 in (1,063 mm) (with suppressor)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M250 light machine gun | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Light machine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| In service | 2022–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Designed | 2019[source] |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source800-950 rounds/min[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 | SIG Sauer[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Calibre | 6.8×51mm Common Cartridge (.277 Fury)[source] | .308[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated short-stroke piston with a proprietary recoil mitigation system, open bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 50- and 100-round ammo carriers for belted ammunition[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[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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| Cartridge | — | .300 Winchester Magnum[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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