M24 Sniper Weapon System

Operation: Bolt action

Length: 43 in

Barrel Length: 24 in (60.96 cm)

Weight: 12.1 lbs (5.49 kg) empty and without telescope

Caliber: 7.62x51mm (.308 Win)

Magazine Capacity: 5 round internal magazine

Range: 875 yds (800 m)

Muzzle Velocity: 2,600 feet per second

Scope: 10x42 Leupold Ultra M3A telescope sight

The M24 Sniper's Weapon System (SWS) represents a return to bolt action sniper rifles by the US Army. As in the USMC M40A1, the M24 uses the Remington 700 action, although the reciever has been made for adaptation to take the .300 Winchester Magnum round. The stock (HS Precision) is made of a composite of Kevlar, graphite and fibreglass bound together with epoxy resins, and features an aluminium bedding block and adjustable butt plate. A detachable bipod (Harris) can be attached to the stocks fore-end.