Heckler & Koch HK417 vs M14 Rifle

2006–present

1959–1964

Unknown

Over 1,380,000

908mm (35.7 in) stock extended — 830mm (32.7 in) collapsed

1125 mm (44.3 in)

419mm (16.5 in) — standard model

559 mm (22.0 in)

4,230g (9.3 lb) empty

4.1 kg (9.0 lb) unloaded

10 or 20 rounds

20 rounds

Gas-operated, short-stroke piston

Gas-operated, rotating bolt, selective fire

Single-stage; match trigger on G28 variant

Two-stage military

Flip-up front and rear; Picatinny rail for optics

National Match front, aperture rear (adjustable)