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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 4 of 4
Vektor Z88larger figure on 0 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 | Vektor Z88 |
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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] | — |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum |
277 mm (10.9 in)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source40–60 rounds per minute[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source330–360 m/s[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Rimless, tapered cartridge[source] |
| Action | Bolt action[source] | Short Falling/Falling Locking Block[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 15-round box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Fixed sights[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Denel Land Systems[source] |
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| Type | — | Semi-automatic pistol[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | South Africa[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $200–300[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1988–present[source] |
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| Cartridge weight | — | 12 grams (≈185 grains), 250–280 grams fully loaded[source] |
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| Barrels | — | 127 mm[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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