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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
SIG Sauer SIGM400larger 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
Configuration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | SIG Sauer SIGM400 |
|---|---|---|
| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2011–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | War in Iraq (2013–2017) Islamic State insurgency in Iraq (2017–present) Operation Containment[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Variants |
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Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 5.56×45mm NATO .300 AAC Blackout[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Direct gas impingement system , rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | STANAG magazines[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[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 Carbine[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | United States[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2000s[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2011–present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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