The Accuracy International Mk 13 sniper rifle is one of the newer additions to the Navy SEAL toolbox. It combines an old-school sniper tradition with modern bolt-action hardware that gives SEAL snipers extended range and improved firepower. In practice it's not necessarily about bigger guns so much as better ballistics, modular barrels and advanced optics. The versatility of this anti-personnel rifle is the key.
Thinking of the long-term impact of a military career, I realized that 20-plus years as a SEAL could mean serious bodily injuries and strained personal relationships. I couldnât afford to go down that path.