Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
MK 13 Sniper rifle
Category
Country
Production
2001–
Quantity
13
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2001
- Service Entry Year2001
- DesignerAccuracy International/Remington Arms
- Weight (Empty)5.17 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States Navy SEALs, United States Marine Corps, United States Special Operations Command
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.300 Winchester Magnum
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Calibre Class.308
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)1,300 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length673 mm
- Sight TypeNightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityAICS 2.0 folding stock, MARS rail system, adjustable cheekpiece
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2001
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001Production started
- 2003First deployment: Iraq War
25
years in service
13
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
MK 13 SNIPER RIFLE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
12SNIPER RIFLES8POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES14UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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