Remington Arms · Sniper-Rifle · In Service · 1988
| Weight (empty) | 5440 g (191.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1092 mm (42.99") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 790 m/s (2592 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2965 J (2187 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is a bolt-action sniper rifle adopted by the United States Army in 1988 as a replacement for the semi-automatic M21. Based on the Remington Model 700 long action, the M24 is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO and features a 610mm (24-inch) free-floating heavy barrel made from 416R stainless steel with 5R rifling. The long action receiver was a deliberate design choice requested by the special operations community, allowing the rifle to be reconfigured for larger cartr...
Country of Origin: United States