After using the HK417 as a stopgap designated marksman rifle under the G27 designation, the civilian MR308 was used to develop the G28, a designated marksman rifle for the German Bundeswehr (Federal Army) deployment to the War in Afghanistan.

The HK417 is a heavy, fully automatic assault rifle in calibre 7.62 mm x 51 NATO that closes the gap between assault and sniper rifles in the ideal mixture of infantry weapons. The indirect gas-ope... As accurate as a marksman rifle. As mobile as an assault rifle.

Das von Heckler & Koch hergestellte Schnellfeuergewehr HK417 ist eine Version des HK416 im Kaliber 7,62 × 51 mm NATO. In der Bundeswehr wird es als G27 geführt.

The HK417 uses the unique operating rod gas system pioneered by HK in the HK416 and G36 weapons systems. This system uses a solid “pusher rod” operating rod in place of the more common hollow gas tube normally employed in AR15-style rifles.

HK 417A2 battle rifle with 16.5-inch barrel, updated handguard and slimline stock. The HK 417 is a modern era battle rifle / marksman rifle of German origin. The HK 417 is an upscaled development in 7.62x51mm NATO of the HK 416 in 5.56x45mm NATO. The HK 417 was first introduced around 2006, two years after the HK 416.

Mar 8, 2022 · The Heckler & Koch HK417 is a reliable and proven battle rifle favored by elite special operations units worldwide. It is the same rifle as the Heckler & Koch HK416, although it is being chambered in a larger caliber version.

Oct 27, 2010 · The HK417 will not be the G27, because the German rifle did not passed the Bundeswehr field tests. The information was told during the Infantry Symposium in Unterluess by Infantry School representative lt. col. Detlef Rausch.

After using the HK417 as a stopgap designated marksman rifle under the G27 designation, the civilian MR308 was used to develop the G28, a designated marksman rifle for the German Bundeswehr ( Federal Army) deployment to the War in Afghanistan.

Feb 2, 2022 · Come join the discussion about HK pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! 1 minute video of the G27 (HK417) as used by …

German Kampfschwimmer (“Combat Swimmer”) armed with an HK G27 scans the terrain through the open door of an H145M helicopter. Carbine with 304.8 mm (12 in) standard barrel. "Recon" rifle with 406.4 mm (16 in) standard or accurized barrel. "full size" rifle with 508.0 mm (20 in) accurized barrel.