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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: 2629
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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From what I've read, the M110 is a direct gas impingement(DI) system. The HK G28 utilizes a short-stroke piston system. That should increase reliabilty.
More and more top-end battle rifles are now using a piston -- the FN SCAR, the Bushmaster ACR, Beretta ARX, SIG 556.
#2. To: Stoner (#0)
G28 | A DMR-System – far more than just another rifle with a scope
http://www.guns.com/2016/04/03/hk-wins-army-sniper-rifle-contract/
M1 Garand, the ultimate piston rifle
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul#3. To: Stoner (#0)
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.
One more reason to support Donald J Trump.
Eli, Eli, nai erchomai Kurios Iesous.
#4. To: Stoner (#0)
Americans do not produce high quality military firearms any more. Our choice of firearms is determined by subversive policicians rather than military marksmen. The days of the M1, M14, and Carbine Williams have expired.
#5. To: Stoner (#0)
That is a consistent observation about the procurement process.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recently told the House Armed Service Committee,“You give me $17 million on a credit card, and I’ll call Cabela’s tonight, and I’ll outfit every soldier, sailor, airman and Marine with a pistol for $17 million. And I’ll get a discount on a bulk buy.”
"If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools." Plato
#6. To: hondo68 (#2)
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.
#7. To: Stoner (#0)
H&K makes a damn fine weapon.
I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
#8. To: hondo68 (#2)
" M1 Garand, the ultimate piston rifle "
Yes. I sure like mine!
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
There are no Carthaginian terrorists.
President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood
"I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
#9. To: rlk (#6)
" A damned fine rifle. Good for shooting at 300 yards. "
Yes it is Bob. I have used mine, with surplus Greek ammo to 600 yr. Sweet.
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
There are no Carthaginian terrorists.
President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood
"I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
#10. To: GrandIsland (#7)
" H&K makes a damn fine weapon. "
Yes they do. But I think an American company could produce a rifle of equal quality for less than $12,215.20 per rifle.
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
There are no Carthaginian terrorists.
President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood
"I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
#11. To: Stoner (#10)
But I think an American company could produce a rifle of equal quality for less than $12,215.20 per rifle.
Eugene, I agree.
I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
#12. To: GrandIsland (#11)
GI, where have you been? Haven't seen you for awhile.
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
There are no Carthaginian terrorists.
President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood
"I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
#13. To: Stoner (#9)
" A damned fine rifle. Good for shooting at 300 yards. "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.
#14. To: rlk (#6)
A damned fine rifle. Good for shooting at 300 yards. Described by George Patton as the rifle that won the war.
And this helped too ;)
#15. To: Stoner (#12)
I've been busy working a new job. I'll try to post more often.
I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
#16. To: GrandIsland (#15)
OK, glad you are alright!
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
There are no Carthaginian terrorists.
President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood
"I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
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