Knight's Armament Company · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2016
| Weight (empty) | 3900 g (137.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 914 mm (35.98") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 783 m/s (2569 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2912 J (2148 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The Knight's Armament M110A1 CSASS (Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System) is an evolution of the original M110 SASS, designed to provide US Army and Marine Corps units with a lighter, shorter semi-automatic sniper platform in 7.62 NATO. Featuring a short-stroke gas piston system instead of the original's direct impingement, the M110A1 offers improved reliability and reduced fouling, particularly when used with a suppressor. The rifle won the US Army's CSASS competition in 2016, replacing the hea...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: C. Reed Knight Jr.