Rifle, 7.62 mm, Sniper Weapon System, M24

Type :Sniper rifle
Place of origin :United States
Service history :
In service :1988–present
Used by See Users:
Wars First Gulf War, Second Gulf War, War in Afghanistan (2001-present)
Production history:
Designer Remington
Designed :1988
Produced :1988–
Variants M24A2, M24A3
Specifications:
Weight :5.4 kg (12.3 lb)w/sling empty, without scope
Length :1,092 mm (43 in)
Barrel length :660.4 mm (24 in)

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Cartridge :7.62 × 51 mm NATO, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum
Action :Bolt-action
Muzzle :velocity 853 m/s (~2,800 ft/s)
Effective range :Over 800 m (ammunition/sniper-dependent)
Feed system :5-round internal magazine
Sights Telescopic; detachable backup iron sights