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Encyclopedia > M24 SWS
M24 SWS

The M24 Sniper Weapon System (U.S. Army Photo)
Type Sniper rifle
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 1988–present
Used by U.S. Army, IDF
Wars First Gulf War, Second Gulf War, U.S. Invasion of Afghanistan
Production history
Designer Remington
Designed 1988
Produced 1988—
Variants M24A2
Specifications
Weight 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) empty, without scope
Length 1,092 mm (43 in)
Barrel length 610 mm (24 in)

Cartridge 7.62 × 51 mm NATO
Caliber 7.62 mm (.308 in)
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

The M24 SWS (Sniper Weapon System) is the military and police version of the Remington 700 rifle, M24 being the model name assigned by the United States Army after adoption as their standard sniper rifle in 1988. It is also used by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). The M24 is referred to as a "weapons system", because it not only consists of a rifle, but also a detachable telescopic sight and other accessories. http://www. ... The M40, United States Marine Corps standard-issue sniper rifle Sniper rifle is a term most frequently applied to rifles used by military or law enforcement to ensure accurate placement of shots at greater ranges than other small arms. ... The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States armed forces and has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) (Hebrew: צבא ×”×’× ×” לישראל  , [Army] Force for the Defense of Israel), often abbreviated with the Hebrew acronym צהל Tsahal, alternative English spelling Tzahal, is the name of Israels military forces, comprising the Israeli Army, the Israeli Air Force and the Israeli Navy. ... See also: 2003 invasion of Iraq and Gulf War (disambiguation) C Company, 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment, 1st UK Armoured Division The Persian Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States. ... There have been three conflicts in the late 20th century and early 21st century called the Persian Gulf War; two are occasionally referred to as the Second Gulf War: Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) (aka Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War). ... Combatants al-Qaeda, Taliban Northern Alliance, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, New Zealand, Italy, Germany Commanders Mohammed Omar Osama bin Laden Tommy Franks Mohammed Fahim Strength Casualties {{{notes}}} The United States invasion of Afghanistan occurred in October 2001, in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on... Remington Arms is a major American manufacturer of rifles, shotguns, other firearms, and ammunition. ... View through a 4x rifle scope A telescopic sight, commonly referred to as a scope, is a device used to give an accurate point of aim for a firearm. ... The barrel of a gun or other firearm is the tube, usually metal, through which a controlled explosion is released in order to propel a projectile out of the end at great speed. ... It has been suggested that Firearm brass and Casing (ammunition) be merged into this article or section. ... NATO 7. ... The word calibre (British English) or caliber (American English) designates the interior diameter of a tube or the exterior diameter of a wire or rod. ... There are many cartridges which use 7. ... In firearms terminology, an action is the system of operation that the firearm employs to seal the breech (in a breech-loading firearm), and to load consecutive rounds. ... Half opened bolt on a Winchester Model 70. ... A guns muzzle velocity is the speed at which the projectile leaves the muzzle of the gun. ... Boxes of ammunition clog a warehouse in Baghdad Ammunition is a generic military term meaning (the assembly of) a projectile and its propellant. ... Looking through a USMC sniper rifle’s scope at a practice range at Camp Hansen The same USMC sniper team, with a M40 Sniper Rifle (2004) French Special Forces Sniping Team. ... A 30-round STANAG magazine. ... View through a 4x rifle scope A telescopic sight, commonly referred to as a scope, is a device used to give an accurate point of aim for a firearm. ... Looking down the iron sight of an M15A4 Carbine (a civilian copy of the M4 carbine) The term iron sights refers to the open, unmagnified aiming system used to assist the aiming of a variety of devices, usually those intended to launch projectiles, such as firearms, airguns, and crossbows; they... Remington 700 BDL The Model 700 series of firearms are hunting rifles manufactured by Remington Arms. ... A rifle is a firearm with a stock and a barrel that has a spiral groove or grooves (rifling) cut into its interior. ... The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States armed forces and has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... The M40, United States Marine Corps standard-issue sniper rifle Sniper rifle is a term most frequently applied to rifles used by military or law enforcement to ensure accurate placement of shots at greater ranges than other small arms. ... The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) (Hebrew: צבא ההגנה לישראל Tsva Ha-Haganah Le-Yisrael ([Army] Force [for] the Defense of Israel), often abbreviated צהל Tsahal, alternative English spelling Tzahal, is the name of Israels armed forces... View through a 4x rifle scope A telescopic sight, commonly referred to as a scope, is a device used to give an accurate point of aim for a firearm. ...


The United States Marine Corps also employs another variant of the Remington 700 as their standard issue sniper rifle, with the model name M40. The main difference between the M40 and the M24 is the M24's use of a longer Remington 700 action that could be converted to a more powerful cartridge, should the U.S. Army want to take this route in future. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[1] utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces to global crises. ... Caliber: 7. ... It has been suggested that Firearm brass and Casing (ammunition) be merged into this article or section. ...

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Specifications

M24 SWS system components (U.S. Army photo)
M24 SWS system components (U.S. Army photo)

Sight of a Sig 550 rifle (muzzle) Sight of a Sig 550 rifle (stock) A sight is an optical device used to assist aim by guiding the eye and aligning it with the weapon or other item to be pointed. ... View through a 4x rifle scope A telescopic sight, commonly referred to as a scope, is a device used to give an accurate point of aim for a firearm. ... Looking down the iron sight of an M15A4 Carbine (a civilian copy of the M4 carbine) The term iron sights refers to the open, unmagnified aiming system used to assist the aiming of a variety of devices, usually those intended to launch projectiles, such as firearms, airguns, and crossbows; they... The barrel of a gun or other firearm is the tube, usually metal, through which a controlled explosion is released in order to propel a projectile out of the end at great speed. ... A stock or buttstock is present in many firearms and some crossbows to transfer the recoil from firing the weapon into the shooters shoulder. ... In science, engineering, industry and statistics, accuracy is the degree of conformity of a measured or calculated quantity to its actual, nominal, or some other reference, value. ... It has been suggested that milliarcsecond be merged into this article or section. ... The meaning of the word match grade initially is something suitable for a match, i. ... Boxes of ammunition clog a warehouse in Baghdad Ammunition is a generic military term meaning (the assembly of) a projectile and its propellant. ... Image File history File links M24_components. ... Image File history File links M24_components. ...

M24A2

Remington is currently developing an improved version of the M24 rifle. The A2 model features a detachable 10-round magazine, side and top-mounted Picatinny rails (advertised by Remington as "MARS", or Modular Accessory Rail System), barrel modifications designed to accommodate a sound suppressor, and an improved stock with adjustable cheek height and length of pull. As of February 2005, the M24A2 remains in prototype phase. Remington Arms is a major American manufacturer of rifles, shotguns, other firearms, and ammunition. ... A 30-round STANAG magazine. ... M4A Modular Weapons System carbine with M1913 rails on receiver and foregrip Picatinny Rail Dimensions, Cross Section The Picatinny rail is a bracket used on some firearms in order to provide a standardized mounting platform for scopes and other accessories such as tactical lights and laser sighting modules. ... The barrel of a gun or other firearm is the tube, usually metal, through which a controlled explosion is released in order to propel a projectile out of the end at great speed. ... A sound suppressor is a cylindrical-shaped metallic tube, (mostly colored black) that is fitted into the barrel of some submachine guns, pistols, and assault rifles. ... A stock or buttstock is present in many firearms and some crossbows to transfer the recoil from firing the weapon into the shooters shoulder. ... Prototypes or prototypical instances combine the most representative attributes of a category. ...

U.S. Army sniper team in Afghanistan 19 October 2006 (U.S. Army photo)
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U.S. Army sniper team in Afghanistan 19 October 2006 (U.S. Army photo)

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (4288x2848, 1810 KB) 10/19/06 - A U.S. Army sniper team from Jalalabad Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) scans the horizon after reports of suspicious activity along the hilltops near Dur Baba, Afghanistan, Oct. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (4288x2848, 1810 KB) 10/19/06 - A U.S. Army sniper team from Jalalabad Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) scans the horizon after reports of suspicious activity along the hilltops near Dur Baba, Afghanistan, Oct. ...

See also

The M40, United States Marine Corps standard-issue sniper rifle Sniper rifle is a term most frequently applied to rifles used by military or law enforcement to ensure accurate placement of shots at greater ranges than other small arms. ... Caliber: 7. ... Individual weapons by type and current level of use. ... This list contains weapons that can be classified as crew-served as it applies to the US militarys understanding. ...

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  Results from FactBites:
 
M14 7.62mm Rifle / M24 7.62mm Sniper Rifle (612 words)
It was the primary Army sniper rifle of the Vietnam war and remained standard until replaced by the bolt-action M24 Sniper Weapon System beginning in 1988.
As in the US Marine M40A1, the M24 uses the Remington 700 receiver group, although the reciever has been made for adaptation to take the.300 Winchester Magnum round.
The M24 is equipped with a 10X fixed Leupold M3 Ultra telescope.
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