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Title: Army picks Heckler & Koch sniper rifle to replace M11
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Army picks Heckler & Koch sniper rifle to replace M11
URL Source: http://www.armytimes.com/story/mili ... koch-sniper-rifle-replace-m110
Published: Apr 3, 2016
Author: Kyle Jahner
Post Date: 2016-04-03 12:01:24 by Stoner
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Views: 2407
Comments: 16
The Army just bought a new sniper rifle. The service on Friday announced that it awarded a contract to Heckler & Koch to supply a precision rifle to replace the M110 made by Knight’s Armament. The Army wanted to acquire a shorter, lighter, more accurate, more ergonomic and more reliable gun for marksmen, according to Program Executive Office Soldier’s product portfolio. The new Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System should be easier to carry and use in close quarters than the M110 without sacrificing performance or accuracy, PEO said. The FedBizOpps.gov award notice said H&K will produce a maximum of 3,643 rifles over 24 months, as well as spare parts and depot support, at a max contract value of $44.5 million. There's a minimum purchase of 30 rifles for quality assurance testing. The Army did not immediately respond to requests for comment, nor did Heckler & Koch. It is unclear from the FedBizOpps posting which model rifle won the contract, and whether it’s a commercially available gun, modification of one, or a new weapon. The gunmaker’s website lists two precision rifles, one of which fits the Army’s desire for a rifle smaller than the M110: the G28. The gas-operated rifle fires the same 7.62mm ammunition (NATO standard) as the M110. Heckler & Koch lists a minimum length of 96.5 cm (about 38 inches) and weight of 5.8 kg (12.7 lbs). That makes it nearly 6 cm (2.5 inches) shorter and 1.3 kg (3 lbs) lighter than the M110 (unloaded and without a suppressor). A Knight’s Armament spokesman said the company had no comment at this time. More Stories
I'm sure the H&K is very high quality, but one would think we could purchase our weaponry from US companies, many of which produce quality weapons. $44,500,000.00 divided by 3,643 rifles = $12,215.20 per rifle.
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#2. To: Stoner (#0)
http://www.guns.com/2016/04/03/hk-wins-army-sniper-rifle-contract/ M1 Garand, the ultimate piston rifle
A damned fine rifle. Good for shooting at 300 yards. Described by George Patton as the rifle that won the war.
Yes it is Bob. I have used mine, with surplus Greek ammo to 600 yr. Sweet.
#13. To: Stoner (#9)
Yes it is Bob. I have used mine, with surplus Greek ammo to 600 yr. Sweet. When I was trained on it in the army I was wearing glasses that were 3/4 of a diopter weak. I couldn't see 350 yards.
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestG28 | A DMR-System – far more than just another rifle with a scope
#6. To: hondo68 (#2)
M1 Garand, the ultimate piston rifle
#9. To: rlk (#6)
" A damned fine rifle. Good for shooting at 300 yards. "
Replies to Comment # 9. " A damned fine rifle. Good for shooting at 300 yards. "
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