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Slater
06-10-20, 08:57
Wonder who's suing who?

"According to several German news outlets the program has once again been delayed. What is surprising is that the COVID-19 Coronavirus is not directly mentioned as part of the reason for the delay. Instead one of the potential suppliers has felt disadvantaged, and has filed legal complaints about the process."

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/06/09/the-selection-of-germanys-next-service-rifle-delayed-again/
Alpha-17
06-10-20, 09:00
Whoops, did HK get caught with their hand in the cookie jar?
SteyrAUG
06-12-20, 03:32
Interesting that Rheinmetall has withdrawn, they had to me the most interesting rifle.
jbjh
06-12-20, 11:50
Interesting that Rheinmetall has withdrawn, they had to me the most interesting rifle.

Am I reading right that it’s an AUG gas system on an AR platform? That certainly gives it piston credibility. But at 9 pounds, that thing is chunky.


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JoshNC
06-12-20, 12:38
Interesting that Rheinmetall has withdrawn, they had to me the most interesting rifle.

Yeah, neat rifle. But I bet it was very heavy with the incorporation of an AUG QC barrel in an AR upper. It would be more interesting if the made it more of an AR18 bolt group with recoil spring incorporated into the upper receiver.


https://youtube.com/watch?v=uzahVVV01Z4
SteyrAUG
06-13-20, 00:34
Am I reading right that it’s an AUG gas system on an AR platform? That certainly gives it piston credibility. But at 9 pounds, that thing is chunky.


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M4s aren't exactly light. But the QC barrel was intriguing. Definitely a rifle I'd love to get some time on.