Posted January 21, 2016 6:00 pm by Comments

By Joe Grine

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S.W.O.R.D. International has been getting a lot of attention from military units worldwide because of its MK 18 Mod 0 semi-automatic gas-piston rifle chambered in .338 Lapua. What makes this rifle so attractive is that it offers the reach of the .338 Lapua round with AR ergonomics in a package that weights in at only 13 pounds. While not necessarily “new” per se, the Mk 18 Mod 0 is still one of the most impressive things I saw at SHOT Show this year . . .

Courtesy Joe Grine

The Mk-18 Mod 0 Mjölnir features a 22-inch barrel, matched 7075-T6 upper and lower receiver, a full-length free-floating KeyMod rail, and a non-reciprocating side charging handle. I spoke to SWORD VP Garrett Schwindel about this rifle, and he stated that this platform with provide 1/2 MOA accuracy.

Operating System: Short Stroke Gas Piston System

Caliber: .338LM

Weight: 12.25lbs W/O Magazine, 13.25lbs W/ Unloaded Magazine

Length: 45″ Muzzle to end of stock

Height: 8″ Top of upper receiver to bottom of pistol grip

Coatings: Milspec Type 3 Hardcoat Anodize- Black SWORD Custom Cerakote- Assaulter Grey, Regnar Green, Battle …Read the Rest

Source:: Truth About Guns

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