ASmall arms
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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3
Ruger Mini-14larger figure on 0 of 3
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]
Model 5816
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | Ruger Mini-14 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 1974–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | Rhodesian Bush War The Troubles Basque conflict Militias-Comando Vermelho conflict[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | L. James Sullivan , William B. Ruger |
Model 5816 : 965 mm (38.0 in)[source]
Rate of fire
Single sourceSemi-automatic mode Full-automatic mode (AC-556 variant)
Single sourceSemi-automatic mode: 40 rounds/min Full-automatic mode (AC-556 variant): 750 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source3240 ft/s (990 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] | See Variants[source] |
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | .222 Remington .223 Remington .300 AAC Blackout 5.56×45 mm NATO 7.62×39 mm 6.8 SPC[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Gas-operated short-stroke fixed piston , rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 5- to 30-round factory box magazine Stripper clip (Cogburn Arsenal feed guide) Beta C-Mag[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Iron sights[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Sturm, Ruger & Co.[source] |
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| Type | — | Semi-automatic rifle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | United States[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1967–1973[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1973–present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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