Heckler & Koch MSG-90
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| Heckler & Koch MSG90 | |
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| Type | Sniper Rifle |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1990-present |
| Used by | United States of America, Germany, India, Norway, South Korea, Italy, Malaysia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Heckler & Koch |
| Designed | 1990 |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Produced | 1990 |
| Variants | MSG90A1 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 6.40 kg (14.11 lb) |
| Length | 1.165 m (45.87 in) |
| Width | 65 mm (2.56 in) |
| Height | 260 mm (10.23 in) |
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| Cartridge | 5/20 round detachable box magazine |
| Caliber | 7.62 × 51 mm NATO (STANAG 2310) |
| Action | Semi-Automatic |
| Effective range | 1000m |
The MSG-90 is a military semi-automatic sniper rifle designed by the German company Heckler & Koch. 'MSG-90' stands for "Militärisches Scharfschützen Gewehr" (German for "Military Sharpshooter (Sniper) Rifle"), the "90" standing for its first year in production.
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[edit] Design
The MSG-90 is a militarized version of the PSG1, both descendants of the G3, strengthened and lightened for the harsher environments.
Close relatives, the MSG-90 and PSG1 share the same trigger group (3 lb adjustable trigger pull). The composite shoulder stock of the MSG-90 is adjustable for height (cheek), pull (shoulder) and smaller and lighter than the PSG1s.
The sighting system utilizes the multipurpose 'Weaver' rail system rather than the STANAG 2324 claw mount for affixing gunsight systems which can be purchased separately. This same rail mounting system is used on the HK21E, 23E and G41 (discontinued) series.
The barrel is weighted at the muzzle to aid harmonic stabilization of barrel whip to enhance accuracy. The addition of a flash suppressor adds to the overall barrel length.
Other features: Integrated bipod (adjustable height).
[edit] Technical data
- Caliber: 7.62 × 51 mm NATO (STANAG 2310)
- Magazine capacity: 5 or 20 round detatchable box magazine
- Action: Semi-automatic
- Mass: 6.4 kg (empty)
- Length: 1165 mm (45.87 in)
- Barrel: 600 mm (23.62 in)
- Effective Range: 1000m
