Videos tagged with XM21

The M21 sniper rifle, a modified M14, served from Vietnam through 1988 and saw a resurgence during the Global War on Terror. Its accuracy, around 1.5 MOA with match-grade ammunition, is attributed to National Match modifications like unitized gas systems and glass bedding. While historically limited by optics like the ART scope, modern builds offer enhanced precision.

This review tests the practical accuracy of the M21 sniper variant, a 7.62x51mm NATO rifle, out to 800 yards using M118LR ammunition. Despite challenges from high winds and the system's inherent heat shift, the rifle demonstrated capability, especially when paired with quality ammunition. The video also delves into the M21's history, evolution to the XM25/M25 SWS, and its labor-intensive maintenance requirements.