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Sniper rifle Heckler und Koch MSG90 (Germany)     

Caliber(s): 7.62mm NATO (.308 Win)

Operation: Semi-auto, Roller delayed blowback

Barrel: 600 mm

Weight: 6.4 kg

Length: 1165 mm

Feed Mechanism: 5 or 20 round detachable box mag.

The abbreviation MSG stands for "Militarisch Scharfschutzen Gewehr" in German or Military Marksman Rifle in English. "90" is for the year of initial production.

MSG90 was designed as a cheaper alternative to the well-known PSG-1 rifle. Based on the same old G3 design, MSG90 features PSG1 trigger group, but has smaller and lighter buttstock and lighter barrel.

Precision accuracy at extremely long ranges demands a truly specialized rifle. HK responded to the task by designing the ultimate long range weapon...the PSG-1 Precision Marksman's Rifle. These features,combined with a havy barrel, produce a higher degree of accuracy than any other semi-automatic rifle. A crisp trigger pull of 3.2 pounds makes the PSG-1 a pleasure to shoot.

The PSG1 offers other innoations like incorporating the scope mount as an integrated part of the receiver, and as standard equipment, comes with a custom fitted Hensoldt 6x42 power scope with an illuminated duplex reticle.For the ultimate long range weapon system choose the HK PSG-1 the high precision marksman's rifle.The PSG-1 is said to be the most accurate semi-auto in the world.

There is a lot of other rifle manufacturers that will dispute this, but the PSG-1 has become the standard that the others must meet.

The accuracy standard that all PSG-1's must meet is 50 rounds of match ammo into an 80mm (3.14") circle at 300m. (1 MOA). Keep in mind this is 50 rounds, not a 3 shot group. The PSG-1 is popular in some Special Op units and elite anti-terrorist units. It really does not lend itself well to the military environment because of 2 reasons. First it ejects the shells about 10 meters, and this can easily give away a position, and also is a pain to try and police your brass to prevent leaving a target

identifier. The second reason is that it only can be fitted with the Hensoldt 6x42 sight. No other sight can be used (Short of grinding off the mount and welding on your own type base). The 6x is only set up to be used out to 600 meters, and thats the start of the optimal engagement range for military snipers

(From 600-700 meters). It is an outstanding Police Sharpshooter weapon, but most agencies cannot afford the price tag, which is why it usually shows up in only the most elite units.

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