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Heckler & Koch HK417

IN PRODUCTION
Heckler & Koch HK417
Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
2006 - Present
Overview

The Heckler & Koch HK417 is a battle rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO, designed and manufactured by German arms company Heckler & Koch. It is a larger-caliber derivative of the HK416 platform, designed for designated marksman and battle rifle roles.

Dimensions
Overall Length
908mm (35.7 in) stock extended — 830mm (32.7 in) collapsed
Barrel Length
419mm (16.5 in) — standard model
Weight
4,230g (9.3 lb) empty
Mechanical
Action Type
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston
Trigger Type
Single-stage; match trigger on G28 variant
Sights Type
Flip-up front and rear; Picatinny rail for optics
Magazine Capacity
10 or 20 rounds
Additional Information
rail
Full-length MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail on handguard and receiver
action
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, rotating bolt
barrel
Various: 305mm (12 in), 419mm (16.5 in), 508mm (20 in)
accuracy
Sub-MOA with quality ammunition (G28 variant)
variants
A2 (improved), A3 (latest) — G27 (standard), G28 (DMR)
gas_system
HK short-stroke gas piston — reduced fouling, increased reliability

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