German army just ordered several hundred militarised HK MR308 as new G28 DMR rifle in 7.62x51mm. Optics used is S&B 3-20x56 plus Aimpoint Micro T1, barrel length 420mm, mass 7.9kg (with optic and accessories). Minimum accuracy requirement was set at 1.5MOA, designated range of use was set at 600m.
German Army initially rejected HK417 as DMR rifle, due to not satisfactory accuracy (same reason why HK417 lost trial for British L129A1), but requested that HK provide COTS civilian version of HK417 (HK MR308) with match grade barrel for testing. Funny thing that HK made MR308 to be civilian match rifle, not compatible with HK417 upper/lower (German law requirements)... just to sell it back to military.
(http://strategie-technik.blogspot.co...8-fur-die.html)
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