Heckler & Koch GmbH · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1987
| Weight (empty) | 5900 g (208.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1165 mm (45.87") |
| Barrel Length | 600 mm (23.62") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Roller Delayed Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 835 m/s (2740 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3313 J (2444 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The Heckler & Koch MSG90 (Militarisches Scharfschutzengewehr 90, or Military Sniper Rifle 90) is a semi-automatic sniper rifle developed as a lighter, more rugged, and more cost-effective military variant of the legendary HK PSG1. While the PSG1 was designed primarily for law enforcement precision shooting and counter-terrorism use, the MSG90 was specifically engineered for military field deployment where the PSG1's excessive weight and delicate nature were significant drawbacks. Sharing the sam...
Country of Origin: Germany