HK417 / G28

Sniper or marksman rifle, Germany. In service since 2006

How to recognise it

7.62 mm rifle with HK's angular AR-style receiver, a free-float rail and an adjustable stock; the G28 carries a long rail and a big scope.

Also known as

HK417, G28, G27, MR308

Used by

Germany, Norway, Netherlands, France and others

Same family

Naming one of these instead still scores family points.

• Colt Canada C20 DMR
• M110 SASS

Other sniper rifles

• Accuracy International AX50
• ASVK / KSVK
• Barrett M82
• Barrett MRAD / Mk22
• L115A3 (AI AWM)
• M24 SWS
• Sako TRG
• SVD Dragunov
• VSS Vintorez

Sources

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• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler & Koch HK417