| Rifle, 7.62 mm, Sniper Weapon System, M24 |
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The M24 rifle |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |  United States
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| Service history |
| In service | 1988–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Operation Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Production history |
| Designed | 1988 |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1988–c.2010 |
| Number built | 15,000 |
| Variants | M24A2, M24A3, M24E1 |
| Specifications |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.88 lbs) empty, w/. sling, without scope (M24)
7.3 kg (16 lbs) max weight with day optical sight, sling swivels, carrying strap, fully loaded magazine
5.6 kg (12.32 lbs) empty, w/. sling, without scope (M24A3). |
| Length | 1,092 mm (43 in) (M24A1, M24A2);
(46.5 in) (M24A3) |
| Barrel length | 660.4 mm (24 in)(M24A1, M24A2);
(29 in) (M24A3) |
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| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO (M24A2), .300 Winchester Magnum (M24A1), .338 Lapua Magnum (M24A3) |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Rate of fire | @20 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,580 ft/s (790 m/s) w/M118LR Sniper load (175 gr.) |
| Effective range | - 800 metres (875 yd) (7.62x51mm)
- 1,500 metres (1,640 yd) (.338 Lapua Magnum)
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| Feed system | 5-round internal magazine (M24A1),
10-round detachable box magazine (M24A2),
5-round detachable box magazine (M24A3) |
| Sights | Telescopic; detachable backup iron sights |
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