Posted on Apr 12, 2016
Heckler & Koch to build new US Army sniper rifle | IHS Jane's 360
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In the mid-2000s the US Army decided to field the 7.62 mm M110 SASS to supplement the popular bolt-action Remington M24 7.62 mm Sniper Weapon System.
The service then decided upon a major overhaul of the M24, turning existing stocks of the weapon into the M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle.
Jane's Infantry Weapons notes that the M2010 - first operationally deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 - includes a rechambered barrel to accommodate Mk 248 .300 Win Mag ammunition, replacement of the existing Weaver rail with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, a new stock that incorporates a detachable 5-round box magazine, and a detachable sound suppressor.
The service then decided upon a major overhaul of the M24, turning existing stocks of the weapon into the M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle.
Jane's Infantry Weapons notes that the M2010 - first operationally deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 - includes a rechambered barrel to accommodate Mk 248 .300 Win Mag ammunition, replacement of the existing Weaver rail with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, a new stock that incorporates a detachable 5-round box magazine, and a detachable sound suppressor.
Heckler & Koch to build new US Army sniper rifle | IHS Jane's 360
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H&K builds a quality weapon. It's a shame Colt can't be competitive with FN & H&K. It will be a shame to have the American military outfitted with foreign weapons, but if that is the best available it's what they deserve.
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I'm sure the HK is an improvement but the Remington/ JP M11 cannot be beat, in performance or price.
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I ordered one of these stocks......$122 online. Use your regular M80's and put 5 (M 118's) in the 5 rounder in the stock for reaching out......
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