M24 Sniper Weapon System

M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS)
Manufacturer	Remington Arms
Produced	1988-2010
Number built	15,000
Weight	5.4 kg (empty), 7.3 kg max weight (loaded and with an optical sight)
Length	1092 mm
Barrel Length	610 mm
Cartridge	7.62 x 51 mm NATO; .338 Lapua Magnum
Action	Bolt-action
Rate of Fire	20 rpm
Muzzle Velocity	790 m/s
Effective Firing Range	800 m (7.62 x 51 mm NATO); 1,500 m (.338 Lapua Magnum)
Feed System	5-round internal magazine; 5-round detachable box magazine
Sights	Telescopic; detachable backup iron sights

Appearance

Sleek black bolt action that is easily one of the most recognizable rifles in any battlefield.

History

The M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) typically just referred to as the M24 Sniper is a sniper adopted by the US army in 1988 as their standard sniper rifle. The weapon has seen numerous modifications since its inception resulting in the weapon's body switched to a full metal skeleton body. It has seen action in ever US conflict since the Persian Gulf War. Though it is slated to be replaced by the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System eventually.

Plot

The weapon is used by the Special Forces Group at the Seige of Jade Palace to blow off the head of the Oprichnina member to force the rest of the Imperial troops to retreat.

Gallery

A JSDF sniper with a M24 sniper rifle at his back.

JSDF sniper uses the M24 to headshot an Oprichnina member to rout the Imperial troops.

Trivia

• The M24 is referred to as a weapon system because it consists of not only a rifle, but also an optical sight and other accessories.