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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
SIG GL 5040larger 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]
GL 5040, GL 5140
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | SIG GL 5040 |
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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] | SIG[source] |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7 |
stock extended /
Single sourcestock folded (GLG 40)
Single source432 mm (17.0 in) (GL 5040, GL 5140) 710 mm (28.0 in) stock extended / 480 mm (18.9 in) stock folded (GLG 40)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source75 m/s (246 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
GL 5140, GL 5340, GLG 40[source] |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 40x46mm[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Breech-loaded, single-shot[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | Manually loaded[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Folding leaf sight[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Swiss Arms[source] |
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| Type | — | Grenade launcher[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Switzerland[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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