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Measured figures
collapsed
Single source34.5 in (876.3 mm) collapsed[source]
A2 16.5″ stock extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Barrett REC10 | Heckler & Koch HK417 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Designated Marksman Rifle[source] | Battle rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | Germany[source] |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing[source] | Heckler & Koch[source] |
| Calibre | .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | — |
A2 20″ stock extended
Single sourceA2 16.5″: 994 mm (39.1 in) (stock extended) A2 20″: 1,082 mm (42.6 in) (stock extended)[source]
Effective; A2 16.5″
Single sourceEffective; A2 20″
Single sourceA2 16.5″: 600 m (656.2 yd) A2 20″: 800 m (874.9 yd)[source]
Barrel length · source measurement 1
Single sourceBarrel length · source measurement 2
Single source419 mm (16.5 in) 508 mm (20.0 in)[source]
16.5 in
Single source16 in
Single source20 in
Single sourceA2 20″
Single source750 m/s (2,500 ft/s) (16 in) 775 m/s (2,540 ft/s) (16.5 in) 789 m/s (2,590 ft/s) (20 in) 817 m/s (2,680 ft/s) (A2 20″)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Action |
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semi-automatic[source] Direct impingement; semi-automatic[source] |
Gas-operated short-stroke piston , rotating bolt[source] |
| In service | — | 2006–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Users[source] |
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| Wars | — | See Conflicts[source] |
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| Designer | — | Heckler & Koch[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2006–present[source] |
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| Variants | — | See Variants[source] |
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| Cartridge | — | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] DM111 A2[source] |
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| Feed system | — | 10- or 20-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | — | Iron or optical sights ( Picatinny rail )[source] |
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| Alternative designation | — | HK417[source] |
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| Magazine capacity | — | 10, 20 Rounds[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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