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LWRC M6
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Assault Rifles · United States · 2006
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LWRCM6

LWRC M6
LWRC M6 Photo: Zomsoc · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
80
Weight
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2006
Operators5 countries
Quantity56
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
12/62
Post-Cold War
29/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
80
Weight
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
LWRC M6
Production
2006–
Quantity
56
Unit Price (current)
$2.4K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.4K
Inflation: +%0
77
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year2006
  • DesignerLWRC International
  • Notable UsersUnited States (government agencies), Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, United Kingdom
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO, 6.8mm Remington SPC
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Calibre ClassIntermediate
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity853 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length409 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:7"
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight TypeBUIS flip‑up iron sights
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
  • Bullpup LayoutNo
  • ModularityRail system for accessories on certain variants
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2006
  • Unit Cost2,350 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2006Production started
20
years in service
56
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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