The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System is intended to replace the M24 Sniper Weapon System used by snipers, spotters, designated marksman, or squad advanced marksmen in the United States Army. However, the Army still plans on acquiring M24s from Remington until February 2010.[1] The U.S. Army ran a competition involving several designs, including ones from Knight's Armament Company, Remington, and DPMS Panther Arms. On September 28, 2005, the Knight's Armament Co. rifle won the competition and was selected to be the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System. In April 2007, U.S. Army soldiers from Task Force Fury in Afghanistan were the first in a combat zone to receive the M110.[2][3]
Type
Sniper rifle
Place of origin
United States
Service history
In service
2008–present
Wars
War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq
Production history
Manufacturer
Knight's Armament Company
Specifications
Weight
6.94 kg (15.3 lb) with scope, bipod, and a loaded 20-round magazine
Length
1,029 mm (40.5 in) (buttstock fully compressed),1,181 mm (46.5 in) (buttstock fully compressed and suppressor attached)
Barrel length
508 mm (20 in)
Cartridge
7.62x51mm NATO
Action
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire
Semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity
783 m/s (~2,571 ft/s) with 175gr. M118LR
Effective range
800–1,000 m
Feed system
10 or 20-round detachable box magazine
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