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BSmall arms
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McMillan TAC-50larger figure on 4 of 4
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 0 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source57.0 in (1,448 mm)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | McMillan TAC-50 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Anti-materiel rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| In service | 2000–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan War in Iraq (2013–2017)[source] |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single sourceMaximum; Estimated (750 gr A-MAX load). Confirmed
Single sourceMaximum; Maximum firing range
Single source1,800 m (1,970 yd)[source]
Estimated 7,700 m (8,420 yd) (750 gr A-MAX load). Confirmed 3,540 m (3,870 yd)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
750 gr A-MAX load
Single source823 m/s (2,700 ft/s) (750 gr A-MAX load)[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 | McMillan Firearms[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
|---|
| Produced | 2000–present[source] | — |
|---|
| Variants | TAC-50A1, TAC-50A1-R2, TAC-50C[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
|---|
| Cartridge | .50 BMG[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
|---|
| Action | Bolt action[source] | Bolt action[source] |
|---|
| Feed system | 5 round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
|---|
| Sights | Customizable; 5-25x telescopic sight standard in Canadian Forces[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
|---|
| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
|---|
| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
|---|