M110 SASS

M110 SASS (Semi-Automatic Sniper System)

In service: 2008-present

Designed: 2007

Manufacturer: Knight's Armament Company

Number built: 4,492

Specifications

Weight: 6.94 kg with scope, bipod and a loaded 20-round detachable box magazine

Length:

1,029 mm – buttstock fully retracted;

1,181 mm – buttstock fully retracted and suppressor attached

Barrel length: 508 mm

Cartridge: 7.62×51mm NATO

Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt

Rate of fire: Semi-automatic

Muzzle velocity: 783 m/s with 175 gr. M118LR

Effective firing range: 800 m (point targets)

Feed system: 10 or 20-round detachable box magazine

Accuracy: Capable of 1.3 minute of angle dispersion or better with match ammunition

Grip: A modular, adjustable pistol grip

Trigger: A non-adjustable match style trigger

Hand guard: A forend that includes a fixed 12 o’clock rail with configurable 3, 6, 9 o’clock rails

Sound suppressor: A muzzle mounted, detachable sound suppressor

Muzzle device: A compensator/muzzle brake compatible with the sound suppressor

Bipod: Tool-less detachment featuring cant and pan/track capability

Day optic: An Army specified variable power day optic and compatible rings

Back up sights: Iron sights offset 45 deg from the DOS

Sling attachment: Flush cup, quick detach sling attachment points

Other: The upgraded M110 must meet the operational and environmental requirements that were fulfilled by the original M110 SASS