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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 0 of 3
Steyr HS .50larger figure on 3 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 | Steyr HS .50 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | — |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | Iraq War Syrian Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017) Yemeni Civil War (2014–present) Russo–Ukrainian War (2014–present) 2014 Gaza war Gaza war[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
1,370 mm (54 inches)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
HS .460 HS .50 M1[source] |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | .50 BMG .460 Steyr[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | .50 BMG[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | Single shot (HS .50, HS .460) 5 round detachable box magazine (HS .50 M1)[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] | Steyr Mannlicher Defense Industries Organization (Iranian copy) Golan Rifle Plant (Syrian copy)[source] |
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| Type | — | Anti-materiel rifle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Austria[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2004[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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