| Type |
Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |
United States |
| Service history |
| In service |
1969–1988 |
| Used by |
United States |
| Production history |
| Designer |
Army Weapons Command, Combat Development Command, Limited Warfare Agency |
| Designed |
1969 |
| Manufacturer |
Rock Island Arsenal, Springfield Armory |
| Variants |
M25 |
| Specifications |
| Weight |
5.27 kg (11.6 lb) |
| Length |
1118 mm (44 in) |
| Barrel length |
560 mm (22 in) |
|
| Cartridge |
7.62x51mm NATO |
| Action |
Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Muzzle velocity |
853 m/s (2,800 ft/s) |
| Effective range |
690 m (750 yd) |
| Feed system |
5, 10 or 20-round detachable boxmagazine |
| Sights |
Front: National Match front blade .062 Rear: Match-grade hooded aperture with one-half minute adjustments for both windage and elevation. 26 3/4 in sight radius. |
