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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
QBZ-03larger figure on 0 of 2
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]
with stock extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | QBZ-03 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2003–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] | — |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum |
with stock folded
Single source950 mm (37 in) with stock extended, 725 mm (28.5 in) with stock folded[source]
Rate of fire
Single source700–750 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source930 m/s (3,050 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
5.8×42mm DBP87 5.56×45mm NATO[source] |
| 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] | 30-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Fixed Type 56 style front sight, flip-up diopter rear sight[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 | — | Assault rifle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | China[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2003–present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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