Manufacturer(s)
Heckler & Koch GmbH - West Germany / Germany
ACCURACY / PRECISION
Long-range accuracy / precision capable; suitable for sniping, particularly when equipped with sighting aids.
Overall Length
1,230 mm / 48.43 in
Barrel Length
600 mm / 23.62 in
Weight (Empty)
15.87 lb / 7.20 kg
Action
Roller-Delayed Blowback; Semi-Automatic
SEMI-AUTOMATIC
One shot per trigger pull; self-loading or auto-loading action aided by internal mechanism; trigger management (and initial cocking) typically required by the operator; subsequent shots are aided by the unlocked / moving bolt.
BLOWBACK OPERATION
Gas pressure from the rearward movement of the ignited cartridge case provides the needed bolt movement, ejecting the spent case and stripping a fresh case from the magazine.
Caliber(s)*
7.62x51mm NATO
*May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.
Feed
5-, 10- or 20-Round Detachable Box Magazine
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Max.Effective Range
2,625 ft / 800.1 m | 875.0 yds
Muzzle Velocity
2,850 ft/sec / 869 m/sec