M24 SWS

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M24 SWS by Remington

Photo: US Air Force from USA — Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons

Technical Specifications

Type Sniper rifle
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Remington Arms
Designed 1988
Produced 1988 – mid 2010s
In service 1988–present
Wars Salvadoran Civil War · Gulf War · War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) · Iraq War · Syrian Civil War · War in Iraq (2013–2017)
Used by See Users
Variants M24A2, M24A3, M24E1
Weight 5.4 kg empty, without scope (M24) · 7.3 kg with optical sight, sling swivels, carrying strap, fully loaded magazine · 5.6 kg empty, without scope (M24A3).
Length 1,092 mm (M24A1, M24A2); · 1,181 mm (M24A3)
Barrel length 610 mm (M24A1, M24A2); · 685.8 mm (M24A3)
Cartridge * 7.62×51mm NATO (M24, M24A2) * .338 Lapua Magnum (M24A3)
Action Bolt-action
Feed 5-round internal magazine (M24), · 5-round, 10-round detachable box magazine (M24A2, M24A3)
Muzzle velocity 2580 ft/s w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.)
Rate of fire 20 rounds/min
Range * 800 m (7.62×51mm) * 1500 m (.338 Lapua Magnum)
Maximum range Estimated 4400 m w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.)

Data from M24 Sniper Weapon System (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: Public domain — US Air Force from USA.

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