Barrett REC10 vs Heckler & Koch PSG1: Specs Compared

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Heckler & Koch PSG1

Designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle

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At a glance

Side by side

Length comparisonOne shared metre scale

Barrett REC10collapsed

0.8763 m

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Heckler & Koch PSG1Length

1.23 m

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Lengths retain their source configuration and measurement scope.

Measured figures

Head to head

6 of 26 rows sourced on both sides

876mmcollapsed

1.23m

Length

All recorded figures & sources

0.8763 m

collapsed

Single source

34.5 in (876.3 mm) collapsed^[source]

1.23 m

Length

Single source

Configuration

Details

Barrett REC10 and Heckler & Koch PSG1 configuration
Specification	Barrett REC10	Heckler & Koch PSG1
Type	Designated Marksman Rifle^[source]	Designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle^[source]
Place of origin	United States^[source]	West Germany^[source]
Manufacturer	Barrett Firearms Manufacturing^[source]	Heckler & Koch SEDENA (licensed)^[source]
Calibre	.308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO^[source]

Action	semi-automatic^[source] Direct impingement; semi-automatic^[source]	Roller-delayed blowback^[source]

In service	—	1972–present^[source]

Used by	—	See Users^[source]

Wars	—	Lebanese Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017) Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Russian invasion of Ukraine^[source]

Designer	—	Heckler & Koch^[source]

Designed	—	1968^[source]

Produced	—	1972–2014^[source]

Variants	—	PSG1A1 MSG90^[source]

Cartridge	—	7.62×51mm NATO^[source]

Feed system	—	5, 10 or 20-round detachable box magazine . 50 round drum also compatible.^[source]

Sights	—	Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 telescopic sight with illuminated reticle^[source]

Role	—	semi-automatic sniper rifle / designated marksman rifle^[source]

Source measurement	—	The PSG1 is mechanically based on the Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle that employs a roller-delayed blowback operating system. Its shot-to-shot variation is expected to be better than 1 minute of angle (MOA) with match ammunition. This level of accuracy is only average compared to most modern bolt action sniper rifles, but is still exceptional for a semi-automatic rifle and at one time was claimed to be "one of the most accurate semi-automatic sniper rifles in the world."^[source]Heckler & Koch PSG1 · Design details; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage PSG1s are not supplied with iron sights but come equipped with the Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 scope with an illuminated reticle . The scope has a built-in bullet drop compensation range adjustment feature which can be adjusted from 100 to 600 m.^[source]Heckler & Koch PSG1 · Design details; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The PSG1A1 variant was introduced by Heckler & Koch in 2006, and features two major improvements. First, the cocking handle was relocated a couple of degrees counter-clockwise. This was because when locked rearward, it could physically interfere with the long scopes often used on the rifles. The second modification involved the replacement of the outdated Hensoldt scope. Non-police users often found the scope's 600 m range limitation and simple crosshairs inadequate for their needs. In addition, the rechargeable batteries are difficult to recharge and for which to find replacements. A final fault is that Hensoldt does not service the scope in the United States. For these reasons, the PSG1A1 has been outfitted with a Schmidt & Bender 3–12×50 Police Marksman II scope, mounted on 34 mm (1.3 in) rings. To remedy brass ejection a brass catcher must be installed.^[source]Heckler & Koch PSG1 · Design details / PSG1A1; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Source measurement

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The PSG1 is mechanically based on the Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle that employs a roller-delayed blowback operating system. Its shot-to-shot variation is expected to be better than 1 minute of angle (MOA) with match ammunition. This level of accuracy is only average compared to most modern bolt action sniper rifles, but is still exceptional for a semi-automatic rifle and at one time was claimed to be "one of the most accurate semi-automatic sniper rifles in the world."^[source]Heckler & Koch PSG1 · Design details; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

PSG1s are not supplied with iron sights but come equipped with the Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 scope with an illuminated reticle . The scope has a built-in bullet drop compensation range adjustment feature which can be adjusted from 100 to 600 m.^[source]Heckler & Koch PSG1 · Design details; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The PSG1A1 variant was introduced by Heckler & Koch in 2006, and features two major improvements. First, the cocking handle was relocated a couple of degrees counter-clockwise. This was because when locked rearward, it could physically interfere with the long scopes often used on the rifles. The second modification involved the replacement of the outdated Hensoldt scope. Non-police users often found the scope's 600 m range limitation and simple crosshairs inadequate for their needs. In addition, the rechargeable batteries are difficult to recharge and for which to find replacements. A final fault is that Hensoldt does not service the scope in the United States. For these reasons, the PSG1A1 has been outfitted with a Schmidt & Bender 3–12×50 Police Marksman II scope, mounted on 34 mm (1.3 in) rings. To remedy brass ejection a brass catcher must be installed.^[source]Heckler & Koch PSG1 · Design details / PSG1A1; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage