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Semi-automatic rifle (civilian versions) Assault rifle (SIG516) Battle rifle (SIG716)
At a glance
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
SIG Sauer SIG516larger 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]
406 mm barrel
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | SIG Sauer SIG516 |
|---|---|---|
| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2010–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | Kurdish-Turkish conflict Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
| Variants |
920–947 mm (36.22–37.28 in) 406 mm barrel[source]
406 mm barrel
Single source850 m/s (2,789 ft/s) 406 mm barrel[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source]
SIG716[source] |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 5.56×45mm NATO (SIG516) 7.62×39mm (SIG516) 7.62×51mm NATO (SIG716) 6.5mm Creedmoor (SIG716)[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Short-stroke piston , rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 10, 20, 30-round detachable magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Iron sights or picatinny rail for various optics[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | SIG Sauer[source] |
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| Type | — | Semi-automatic rifle (civilian versions) Assault rifle (SIG516) Battle rifle (SIG716)[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | United States[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2000s[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2010–2019 2025–present (SIG516 G3)[source] |
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| Rate of fire | — | 750-950 rounds/minute[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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