major@uunet.UU.NET (Mike Schmitt) (02/06/91)
From: bcstec!shuksan!major@uunet.UU.NET (Mike Schmitt) Talk about a timely article - "Army" (Feb '91) describes the latest US Sniper Weapon - Remington M24 7.62mm Sniper Weapon System (SWS) Caliber: 7.62 x 51mm NATO Ammo: M118 Special Ball (match); 168-grain bullet at muzzle velocity of 2,600fps Barrel Length: 24 inches, stainless steel Rifling: Five groves; one turn in 11.25 inches Rifle Weight: 11.62 pounds(bare) 14.13 pounds(sling, telescope sight, mount, loaded mag) Total System: 64 pounds (rifle, sights and accessories in case) Stock Length: 43 inches; 45.7in (extended butt plate) Kevlar-graphite composite stock, a broad beaver tail forearm, a close pistol grip. Action: Remington Model 700 bolt repeater Magazine Cap: 5 rounds Sights: Leupold-Stevens M3 Ultra fixed 10x telescope with rangefinding reticle and bullet-drop compensator; adjustable for windage in one-half minute of angle increments; bases for optional iron sights. Maximum Range: 800 meters Entered Service: November 1988 Basis of Issue: Airborne, Air Assault, Light Infantry Battalions Special Forces, Rangers Acquisition: 2,010 ($8M) (unit cost ave: $3,980) includes contractor maintenance at all levels above operator. ----------------- mike schmitt