ASmall arms
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ASmall arms
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Measured figures
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
SG 510-4
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | SIG SG 510 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 1957–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | The Troubles For the SG 510-4: 1973 Chilean coup d'état Armed conflict for control of the favelas[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | Rudolf Amsler |
Stgw. 57
Single source1,100 mm (43.3 in) (Stgw. 57) 1,015 mm (40.0 in) (SG 510-4)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source450–600 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source750 m/s (2,460 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] | SG 510-1, SG 510-2, SG 510-3, SG 510-4, SG 510-5, SG 510-6, SG 510-7 T (SIG-AMT), PE-Stgw. 57[source] |
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 7.5×55mm GP 11 (Stgw. 57) 7.62×51mm NATO (SG 510-4)[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Roller-delayed blowback using stepped & fluted chamber[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 6-, 20-, or 24-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Front post, rear aperture[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) Waffenfabrik Bern Swiss subcontractors[source] |
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| Type | — | Battle rifle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Switzerland[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1950s[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1957–1985[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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