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SR-25 Sniper Rifle

The Knights Armaments SR-25 family of weapons are 7.62x51mm semi-automatic medium sniper rifles in use with both regular and special operations forces within the US military. They are typically used by 'designated marksman' elements within a unit. Their ability to fire in semi-auto mode makes them suitable for urban operations where they can be carried as a primary weapon (with bolt-action weapons, a sniper would typically need to carry a carbine / assault rifle for personal defense).

The SR-25 has been used by Delta Force snipers operating in the mountains of Afghanistan, most notably during the hunt for Osama Bin Laden in Tora Bora, 2001. The various flavors of SR-25 have made their way into US military service, each with a different designation.

  • US Army - The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System
  • US Marine Corps - MK 11 Mod 0
  • US Navy - Mk 11 Mod 0 Sniper Weapon System

SR-25 Specifications

weight: 15.3 lbs
length: 45.4 inches
barrel length: 20 inches
rate of fire : semi-automatic
muzzle velocity : 2,571 feet per second
caliber : 7.62mm x 51mm NATO
magazine : 10 / 20 rounds

SR-25 - Images and Further Info

MK 11 Mod 0
USMC MK 11 Mod 0 sniper rifles. The MK 11 is fitted with Leupold sights, swivel-base bipod and QD sound suppressor. A Picatinny-Weaver rail system allows for the mounting of various accessories.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell/Released

MK 11
A US Marine scans across the desert into Syria from Iraq using a Magnum Universal Night Scope mounted on a MK11 Mod O rifle.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Hill/Released

MK 11 - Scout Sniper
A USMC Scout Sniper takes aim with a MK 11 sniper rifle out the cabin door of a HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell/Released

m110
A US Army M110 - the M110 is similar to the MK 11 Mod O except for :
  • URX modular rail system
  • adjustable stock
  • flash hider
  • 1-piece scope mount


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