<Tr> <Th> Feed system </Th> <Td> 5 - round internal magazine (M24), 5 - round detachable box magazine (M24A2, M24A3) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Sights </Th> <Td> Telescopic; detachable backup iron sights </Td> </Tr> <P> The M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the military and police version of the Remington Model 700 rifle, M24 being the model name assigned by the United States Army after adoption as their standard sniper rifle in 1988 . The M24 is referred to as a "weapon system" because it consists of not only a rifle, but also a detachable telescopic sight and other accessories . </P> <P> The M24 SWS has the "long action" bolt version of the Remington 700 receiver but is chambered for the 7.62 × 51mm NATO "short action" cartridge that has an overall length of 2.750 inches (69.85 mm). The "long action" allows the rifle to be re-configured for dimensionally larger cartridges up to 3.340 inches (84.84 mm) in overall length . </P>

What is the standard issue sniper rifle for the u.s. military