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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 4 of 4
QBU-88larger 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 | QBU-88 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 1997–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See #Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
920 mm (36.2 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
QBU-97A[source]
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 5.8×42mm DBP87 (with non-standard loading); 5.56×45mm NATO (QBU-97A export variant)[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] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | 3-9×40, 6-24×44 telescopic sights[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 | — | Designated marksman rifle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | People's Republic of China[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1990s[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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