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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
Smith & Wesson M&P15larger 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]
collapsed
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | Smith & Wesson M&P15 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | — |
| Used by | United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] | See Variants[source] |
| Cartridge |
extended
Single source813 mm (32 in) (collapsed) 889 mm (35 in) (extended)[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.
.300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
5.56×45mm / .223 Remington[source] |
| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 10-, 20-, or 30-round detachable box magazine ( STANAG 4179 )[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] | Smith & Wesson[source] |
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| Type | — | AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | United States[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2006–present[source] |
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| Rate of fire | — | Semi-automatic[source] |
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