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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 4 of 4
QBS-09larger 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 source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | QBS-09 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2009—present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | Norinco[source] |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
710 mm (28.0 in)—895 mm (35.2 in)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source420 m/s (1,400 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | DBD-09 18.4mm tungsten buckshot[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Gas operated rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 5 round internal tube magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Bead Front[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Norinco[source] |
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| Type | — | Semi-automatic shotgun[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | China[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2005[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2005-present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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