M24 SWS

Sniper or marksman rifle, USA. In service since 1988

How to recognise it

Bolt-action rifle in a one-piece synthetic stock, usually green or tan, with a heavy barrel and no muzzle brake on the original.

Also known as

M24, M24A2, Remington 700

Used by

USA (largely replaced), Israel, Brazil and others

Other sniper rifles

• Accuracy International AX50
• ASVK / KSVK
• Barrett M82
• Barrett MRAD / Mk22
• Colt Canada C20 DMR
• HK417 / G28
• L115A3 (AI AWM)
• M110 SASS
• Sako TRG
• SVD Dragunov
• VSS Vintorez

Sources

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• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M24 Sniper Weapon System