Remington M24 SWS
Sniper Weapon System
Overview
M24 SWS
US Air Force personnel with M24 SWS sniper rifle in 2004.
Source: US Air Force -
© Public domain
Origin
United States
Type
Sniper rifle
Entered service
1988
Status
In service
Development
Mid 1980’s
Developer
United States
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Remington
Production
1988 - present
Producer
United States
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Remington
Unit cost
About $ 5.750 for M24 SWS, US army 2000
About $ 6.500 for M24 SWS, export 2006
About $ 6.500 for M24 SWS, export 2006
Designations
SWS / Sniper Weapon System
Notable users
United States
Details
Facts
M24 SWS
M24A2 SWS
General
Origin
United States
Type
Sniper rifle
Caliber
Caliber
7.62x51mm NATO
Feed system
5 round internal magazine
Barrel length
610 mm
Rifling
3 grooves, right hand twist
Muzzle velocity
790 m/s with M118LR
Operation
Action
Bolt-action
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Bolt-action
Dimensions
Stock type
Fixed
Length
1.092 mm
Weight
5.4 kg empty without scope
7.3 kg loaded with scope
Sights
Optics
Leupold Ultra M3A 10×42mm (1988 issue)
Leupold Mk 4 LR/T M1 10×40mm (1998 issue)
Mechanical
Back up iron sights
Accessories
Bipod
Optional, often fitted with Harris bipod
Suppressor
No
Media
M24 SWS
US Army M24 Sniper Weapon System.
Source: US Army
Copyright: Public domain
M24 SWS
M24 SWS in service with the Israel. Note the slotted muzzle brake found on the M24 in service with the IDF.
Source: IDF
Copyright: GNU Attribution Share Alike license
M24 SWS
US Army sniper armed with a M24 sniper rifle with AN/PVS-10 night sight.
Source: US Army
Copyright: Public domain
M24 SWS
M24 SWS in service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Source: Rikujojieitai Boueisho
Copyright: GNU Attribution Share Alike license
M24 SWS
Right side view of M24 SWS with bolt removed. Note the slotted muzzle brake found on the M24 in service with the IDF.
Source: MathKnight
Copyright: GNU Attribution Share Alike license
M24 SWS
Honduran special operations team with M24 SWS sniper rifle.
Source: US Army
Copyright: Public domain
M24 SWS
M24 SWS in service with the Afghan National Army.
Source: US Marine Corps
Copyright: Public domain
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