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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 3
Snipex Alligatorlarger figure on 1 of 3
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 | Snipex Alligator |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2021–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | Russo-Ukrainian War[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
12.7x108mm , .50 BMG
Single source14.5×
Single source2,000 mm (79 in) ( 14.5×114mm ) 1,620 mm (64 in) ( 12.7x108mm , .50 BMG )[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source980 m/s (3,200 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 14.5×114mm 12.7x108mm .50 BMG[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Manually operated, bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 5-round detachable box magazine ( 14.5×114mm ) 10-round detachable box magazine ( .50 BMG )[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | MIL-STD rail[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | XADO-Holding Ltd.[source] |
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| Type | — | Anti-materiel rifle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Ukraine[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2020[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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