Remington Arms Company, Inc. announced that it has recently been awarded a $12 million contract from the US Army-TACOM (Tank-Automotive and Armament Command), for the purchase of M24 Sniper Weapon Systems (SWS) for use by the US and its allies.
2008 marks the 20th anniversary that the M24 SWS and its variants has been the ‘standard’ issue sniper rifle for the US Army and US Air Force.
Based on the Model 700 bolt action platform, like the USMC M40, the M24 SWS is considered the ‘standard’ by which other sniper weapon systems are judged.
It provides extreme accuracy out to 800 meters and can engage targets well beyond that distance, as well as low maintenance starting at approximately 10,000 rds. at the operator level.
