ASmall arms
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Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | PVAR rifle |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | — |
| Used by | United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | Anti-guerilla operations against the New People's Army , Moro Islamic Liberation Front , Abu Sayyaf , Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines , War in Afghanistan , International Peace Support and Humanitarian Relief Operations, UN Operation[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Barrel length
Single source673 mm (26.5")[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Proprietary Gas-operated long-stroke piston , rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | Various STANAG magazines , Beta C Mag[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Iron sights , Red-dot sights, Optical sights[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | United Defense Manufacturing Corporation[source] |
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| Type | — | Assault rifle , Battle rifle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Philippines[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2009[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2009-present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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