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M24 Sniper Weapon System

The M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is a bolt-action rifle in use by the US Army, including the Special Forces, Rangers and Delta Force. US Air Force advanced designated marksmen also employ the M24.

Like the M40A3 used by the USMC, the M24 is based around the design of the Remington model 700 (700 long action). Unlike the M40A3, which is only chambered in 7.62mmx51mm NATO, variants of the M24 are also chambered in 338 Lapua Magnum.

M24 SWS Features

There are several variants of the M24 - the A1, A2 and A3

The M24A1 SWS has the following features:

  • chambered in 7.62mmx51mm NATO
    fed from an internal 5-round magazine
  • free-floating stainless steel barrell.
  • Leupold Ultra M3, Ultra M3A or Mk.4 LR/T M3 scopes
  • H&S Precision PST-11 stock with adjustable extension
  • optional folding bipod
 
The M24A2 SWS has the following features:
  • chambered in 7.62mmx51mm NATO
    fed from a detachable 10-round magazine
  • free-floating stainless steel barrel modified to accept a supressor
  • Pictatinny rails, top and sides for the mounting of accessories
  • Leupold M3LR scope
  • H&S Precision PST-25 stock with adjustable cheek height and length-of-pull
  • optional folding bipod

The M24A3 SWS has the following features:
  • chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum
    fed from a detachable 5-round magazine
  • free-floating stainless steel barrel modified to accept a supressor
  • Modular Accessory Rail System
  • Leupold Mark 4 scope
  • H&S Precision Pro-2000 stock with adjustable cheek height and length-of-pull
  • optional folding bipod

M24A1/A2/A3 Specifications

weight: 13.85 lbs (A1,A2)
7.12 lbs (A3)
length: 43 inches (A1,A2)
46.5 inches (A3)
barrel length: 24 inches (A1,A2)
29 inches (A3)
action : bolt-action
muzzle velocity : 2,550 feet per second
range : 1,000 meters
caliber : 7.62mmx51mm NATO (A1,A2)
338 Lapua Magnum (A3)
magazine : 5-round internal magazine (A1)
10-round box magazine (A2)
5-round box magazine (A3)

M24 SWS - Images and Further Info

M24 SWS
The M24 Sniper Weapons System - more than just a rifle + scope. The M24 SWS comes with a host of accessories including a hard carrying case, deployment kit (tools, spares, cleaning equipment), scope case and soft gun bag.
photos : US DoD
M24 - components

US Army Sniper - M24 SWS
A US Army sniper armed with a M24 Sniper Weapon System. Note the bipod folded up under the barrel.
US DoD photo by Cpl. Bertha Flores, U.S. Army

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