User:Delta Team Curt/M24 Designated Marksman Rifle

The M24 Designated Marksman Rifle is Jennings & Rall's replacement for the M66 Sniper Rifle System. The M24 fires the M13 7.62x51mm FMJ round and can punch through a centimeter of titanium at 600 meters. The UNSC has adopted the rifle in small numbers due to a shortage of the SRS99D-S2 AM.

History
Jennings & Rall's most recent weapon design, the M24 was rushed through Research and Development and started production in 2559. It was the replacement for the aging M66 Sniper Rifle System, and intended to take advantage of the lack of 'squad sniper' weapons. The M24 is highly favored by UNSC Special Forces due to the rate of fire and penetration of the weapon, despite the standard caliber.

Description
The M24 is roughly the size of the BR55HB SR, and features an integrated suppressor. The weapon uses a 6x MultiOptic Scope, and allows the operator normal, infared, and night vision viewing modes. A carry handle is positioned on the underside of the rifle.

Advantages
The M24 is extremely useful in almost combat situation due to its high rate of fire and large magazine. The Scope allows for a Designated Marksman or Sniper for multiple viewing modes in varying environments. The integrated suppressor makes the M24 ideal for stealth operations where a larger caliber rifle.

Disadvantages
Due to the smaller caliber, the M24 does not have the penetration like its larger brethren. The suppressor affects shots over longer distances, and lowers the projectiles velocity and accuracy.