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Measured figures
M7 with suppressor
Single sourceXM8 with suppressor
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M7 rifle | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle Battle rifle Carbine[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| In service | 2022–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | United States Army[source] | United States[source] |
| Designed | 2019[source] |
M7: 36 in (914 mm) (with suppressor) XM8: 32.79 in (833 mm) (with suppressor)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
M7
Single sourceM7 PIE
Single sourceM7 with suppressor
Single sourceXM8
Single sourceXM8 with suppressor
Single sourceM7: 8.38 lb (3.80 kg) 9.84 lb (4.46 kg) (with suppressor ) M7 PIE: 7.6 lb (3.4 kg) XM8: 7.3 lb (3.3 kg) 8.8 lb (4 kg) (with suppressor)[source]
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source915 m/s (3,000 ft/s)[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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| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 6.8×51mm Common Cartridge ( .277 Fury )[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Short-stroke gas-operated piston , rotating bolt system[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20-, 25-round SR-25 pattern magazines[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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| 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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| Reported operators |
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