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Haenel RS9


Gewehr G29


Overview


Haenel RS9

Left side view of Haenel RS9 precision rifle.
Source: C.G. Haenel - © Copyright lies with original owner

Origin
Germany
Type
Sniper rifle
Entered service
2019
Status
In service
Development
2010's
Developer
Germany - Haenel
Production
2016 - present
Producer
Germany - Haenel
Unit cost
About € 7.500 (civilian sales, file only)
Designations
G29
German military service
Scharfschützengewehr mittlerer Reichweite
German acquisition project
Notable users
Germany - Army and navy

Details


Facts RS9
General
Origin
Germany
Type
Sniper rifle
Caliber
Caliber
.338 Lapua Magnum
Magazine
10 round detachable box
Barrel length
690 mm
Rifling
6 grooves, 254 mm right hand twist
Operation
Action
Bolt action, 6 lug bolt
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Bolt action
Dimensions
Stock type
Foldable, adjustable, with cheekpiece
Length
1.275 mm stock extended
1.020 mm stock folded
Width
75 mm
Height
197 mm without optic
Weight
7.54 kg empty without accessories
Sights
Optical sight
Various types of scopes can be fitted onto Picatinny rail
Steiner 5-25x56 on Era-Tac mount on G29
Aimpoint Micro T2 reddot for emergency use
Back up sights
Optional, back up iron sights can be fitted on Picatinny rail
Accessories
Bipod
Optional, various types can be fitted
Atlas or Harris type bipod standard issue
Monopod
Optional
Suppressor
Optional, B&T Monoblock standard issue

Media


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