HK MR556/MR762 info

#1 07-17-09, 23:37

(based on a discussion I had this afternoon with HK-USA's president this afternoon)

HK is hoping to having the MR556 and MR762 available by 1Q10. Right now, they are working with ATF to produce the requisite number of parts domestically while keeping the price down. So for the time being, there is no MSRP set.

The plan is to have 16" and 20" barrel versions.

There are no plans to produce the guns in other calibers.

Umarex .22lr versions of the 416, MP5, and MP7 have been licensed. The first ones should be on display at SHOT. No final decision has been made about which model(s) will be available first.

JoshNC · #2 07-19-09, 12:53

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Originally Posted by ToddG

(based on a discussion I had this afternoon with HK-USA's president this afternoon)

HK is hoping to having the MR556 and MR762 available by 1Q10. Right now, they are working with ATF to produce the requisite number of parts domestically while keeping the price down. So for the time being, there is no MSRP set.

The plan is to have 16" and 20" barrel versions.

There are no plans to produce the guns in other calibers.

Umarex .22lr versions of the 416, MP5, and MP7 have been licensed. The first ones should be on display at SHOT. No final decision has been made about which model(s) will be available first.

Thanks for the post Todd. I am looking forward to the release of both and REALLY hope HK comes to their senses on the MR556 and that it uses a standard location for the rear takedown pin.

As for the Umarex variants, those are going to be pretty neat. But what I really want is for HK to release a civ-legal pistol version of the MP7 so I can SBR it.

Again, thanks for the update.

larry starling · #3 07-20-09, 14:45

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Originally Posted by JoshNC

Thanks for the post Todd. I am looking forward to the release of both and REALLY hope HK comes to their senses on the MR556 and that it uses a standard location for the rear takedown pin.

Sorry to burst your bubble! But it ain't going to happen.

JSGlock34 · #4 07-20-09, 20:32

Thanks for the update, Todd! I'll also add my preference for standard takedown pins in case HK actually reads threads like this one, but agree that such is unlikely.

Frens · #5 07-22-09, 06:48

also, if the MR556 is exactly like our european version (the MR223):
the bolt is different from standard 416 one and the thread on the muzzle are metric so american muzzle brakes or flash hiders wont work...

MikeCLeonard · #6 07-22-09, 10:33

What is different about the bolt?

Frens · #7 07-22-09, 15:03

the carrier is a semiauto version and has to lock into a lug that stick from the chamber

I hope for you guys the MR556 will be different from the MR223

MikeCLeonard · #8 07-22-09, 19:51

Interesting...Thanks for the picture Frens.

Failure2Stop · #9 07-26-09, 20:08

I am pretty excited about the MR762, if it can be delivered with the kinks of the 417 worked out it will be my next rifle purchase.

ETA- If price is reasonable, of course

Mr.Goodtimes · #10 07-28-09, 23:15

what is that lug that sticks out from the carrier supposed to do? reduce/eliminate carrier tilt or just force the end user to use a proprietary bolt and carrier?

TOrrock · #11 07-28-09, 23:20

HK 416 BCG's are absolutely proprietary.....that's one of the things that makes them work.

BushmasterFanBoy · #12 07-28-09, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Templar

HK 416 BCG's are absolutely proprietary.....that's one of the things that makes them work.

And I thought the HK hate would never end...

GIFFMANN · #13 07-28-09, 23:34

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Originally Posted by Templar

HK 416 BCG's are absolutely proprietary.....that's one of the things that makes them work.

And they are an absolute piece of art! Smoothest cycling AR I have ever felt!

MikeCLeonard · #14 08-26-09, 16:30

I wonder how hard it would be to have that extra material from the barrel extension ground off so that the MR556 could use the standard 416 carrier.

30in1 · #15 09-10-09, 11:40

Ny news on pricing and availibility?

Or is it still 1q10?

rifleman2000 · #16 09-28-09, 11:22

Why don't they square away the SL8 and release a semi-auto G36? I am happy with a Colt AR15, but I would consider a G36.

Frens · #17 11-05-09, 13:35

some pics I took a few minutes ago at the local gunshop.
the BCG is still semiauto but they removed less metal from its bottom; also the carrier is NOT chromed where the bolt sit; on the right side you can see the room for the barrel extension lug (the anti military BCG device).

Tspeis · #18 11-05-09, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Frens

also the carrier is NOT chromed where the bolt sit

HK416 carriers do not have chrome plating on the interior either. Really no need for it as it's a piston operated system, not DI.

Tspeis

Frens · #19 11-05-09, 15:38

thanks,
maybe it's not needed also because they chromed the bolt...just a guess

caporider · #20 11-24-09, 12:59

ORLY??

From SoldierSystems:

"Rumor has it that the HK MR223 introduced last year in Germany last year will finally be released here in the US after SHOT show. Apparently, there have been some ATF issues that have delayed importation of what many feel is the holy grail of HKdom.

However, the biggest news is that the US version will not feature the offset rear take down found on the European rifles. This means that American enthusiasts will be able to use HK416-style uppers with any Mil Spec lower receiver."

http://soldiersystems.net/2009/11/24...-has-it-mr223/