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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 4
SIG Sauer SSG 3000larger figure on 1 of 4
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]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | SIG Sauer SSG 3000 |
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| 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] | — |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] | Patrol, Target, Supertarget[source] |
1,180 mm (46.5 in)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source800 m/s (2,625 ft/s) - 830 m/s (2,723 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 5-round detachable internal magazine[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 | — | Sniper rifle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Germany[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1992–? (out of production)[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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