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G28 | A DMR-System – far more than just another rifle with a scope

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G28 | A DMR-System – far more than just another rifle with a scope
The G28 is a military version of the civilian semi automatic competition rifle MR308. Deployed in the established 7.62 x 51 calibre, the “Designated Marksman Rifle” (DMR) ensures accuracy of 1.5 MOA whilst enabling a full night fighting capability. Providing a maximum effective range and a high first round hit probability up to 600 meters, the G28 will also allow suppressive fire against man size targets accurately up to 800 meters.

With its green/brown (RAL8000) tone, the G28 offers a camouflage colour scheme that is being accepted around the world. An additional conversion kit supports user and mission specific requirements where the G28 can be configured to a Patrol version and be used as a Assault rifle.

FEATURES

  • Warranted accuracy of 1.5 MOA with 10 rounds accuracy ammunition
  • Safety/cocking in all hammer positions for maximum user safety
  • Firing pin/drop safety (no primer marking/firing out of battery)
  • Stands barrel obstruction test according to NATO-AC225/D14 with NATO Ammunition AB22 (FMJ)
  • Telescopic stock with adjustable cheek rest that remains in position independent from horizontal stock position
  • Toolless gas regulator for suppressor use
  • New Stanag 4694 NATO accessory rails and mounts (backward compatibility with MIL-STD-1913 rail)
  • Weapon function based on NATO standard ammunition
  • Approx. 120 parts (75%) interchangeable with HK417
  • Patrol variant available (weight save approx. 1.6 kg)
  • Full night fighting capability (starlight and thermal imager)
  • "Over the Beach (OTB)" capability
G28 ACCURACY PERFORMANCE

HK Accuracy testing procedure
Ammunition typeAccuracy rounds (OTM/HPBT/Sierra Match King)
No. of rounds10
Range100 m
Measuring methodBullet hole centre to bullet hole centre
Maximum dispersion< 45 mm (approx. 1.5 MOA)
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Looks really good but is Pak Defence getting these riffles?
 
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Military equipment is bought on "functionality, usability, and affordability" basis, not "looks"

and what's so good about it? to me it looks like a confused design, neither a dedicated CQB, nor an AR or an SR.

Looks really good but is Pak Defence getting these riffles?
 
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and what's so good about it? to me it looks like a confused design, neither a dedicated CQB, nor an AR or an SR.

It's a DMR...DMR's are supposed to be the intermediary between an infantry rifle and a sniper rifle, hence their confused looks (bipod + forward grip, scope + miniature red dot etc).

Here's the British DMR (made by LMT) for comparison:

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Heckler – Koch HK G28 designated marksman / sniper rifle (Germany)


Heckler – Koch HK G28 designated marksman / sniper rifle in "patrol" configuration




Heckler – Koch HK G28 designated marksman / sniper rifle in "standard" configuration with optional otoelectronic night vision adapter


Caliber

7.62x51 NATO (.308 Win)

Action

Gas operated semi-automatic

Overall length

1003 - 914 mm

Barrel length

420 mm

Weight, with scope and empty magazine

7,5 kg standard configuration

5,9 kg patrol configuration

Magazine capacity

10 and 20 rounds




Heckler – Koch HK G28 designated marksman / sniper rifle was born as a result of recent experiences, gained by Bundeswehr (German army) in Afghanistan. This rifle is intended to extend effective range of infantry fire against enemy personnel beyond capabilities of the standard issue 5,56mm NATO assault rifles and light machine guns. While maximum effective range of 5,56mm weapons is about 400 meters, the 7,62mm HK G28 designated marksman / sniper rifle can provide accurate fire to ranges of up to 600 meters and suppressive fire at ranges of up to 800 meters. It is to be used as a support weapon at squad level during foot patrols and other operations, where use of 7,62mm general purpose machine guns and heavier support weapons is unavailable or undesirable. The HK G28 rifle is already in service with German army units in Afghanistan.

HK G28 designated marksman / sniper rifle is based on the Heckler-Koch MR308 civilian competition rifle, which is, in turn, an adaptation of the HK 417automatic military rifle. The HK G28 is said to have about 75% parts commonality with HK 417. According to the Heckler & Koch literature, every HK G28 rifle is guaranteed to deliver accuracy of 1.5 MOA or better for 10-round groups with standard issue ammunition.



Heckler – Koch HK G28 rifle is semi-automatic, gas operated weapon. It uses short-stroke gas piston system with 2 position gas regulator, which allows for effective and reliable use of standard or subsonic ammunition (latter with sound moderator / silencer). Barrel is locked by conventional AR-15-style rotary bolt. Upper receiver of HK G28 rifle is manufactured from steel, lower receiver is made of aluminum alloy. Feed is from detachable box magazines with 10- and 20-round capacity, made of translucent plastic. Barrel is free-floated inside handguards.

As of now, Heckler – Koch HK G28 designated marksman / sniper rifle is available in two configurations, which can be changed from one to another at the base. These are Standard configuration (with long forend, bipod, telescoping shoulder stock with adjustable cheek rest, and Schmidt & Bender PMII 3-20x50 daytime telescope sight with laser rangefinder installed on the top) and Patrol configuration (with shorter and lighter forend, simplified telescoping buttstock and Schmidt & Bender PMII 1-8x24 daytime telescope sight). Rifle is equipped with new STANAG 4694 NATO accessory rails (backward compatible with Mil-Std 1913 / Picatinny rails) on the top of receiver and on the forend.
Modern Firearms - Heckler – Koch HK G28 designated marksman / sniper rifle (Germany)
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