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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3
Sako M23larger figure on 0 of 3
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Configuration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | Sako M23 |
|---|---|---|
| In service | 2001–present[source] | — |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | SAKO[source] |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] | 7.62 KIV 23 7.62 TKIV 23[source] |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] |
| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
| Action | Bolt action[source] | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] |
| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 10 or 20-round detachable polymer box magazine[source] |
| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Iron or optical sights Trijicon VCOG 1–6×24 (KIV 23) Steiner M7Xi 2.9–20×50 (TKIV 23)[source] |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | SAKO[source] |
| Type | — | Designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | — | Finland[source] |
| Designed | — | 2020–2023[source] |
| Produced | — | 2022–[source] |
| Reported operators | — |
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