SEAL Recon Rifle
| SEAL Recon Rifle | |
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A SEAL Recon Rifle featuring an AN/PVS-22 night-vision device held by Navy SEAL Matthew Axelson | |
| Type | |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1993–present |
| Used by | United States Navy SEALs |
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| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 16 inch (406 mm) |
| Cartridge | |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700–950 rounds/min |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG magazine |
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The SEAL Recon Rifle (nicknamed the "Sniper M4" and "Recce") is an American designated marksman rifle and assault rifle used by the United States Navy SEALs. Essentially a heavily modified M16 rifle, it is intended to provide SEAL snipers and designated marksmen with a versatile, accurate, lightweight, and relatively compact weapon chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO.