Heckler & Koch MSG-90
 | It has been suggested that this article be merged into Heckler & Koch PSG-1. (Discuss) Proposed since December 2007. |
| Heckler & Koch MSG90 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sniper Rifle |
| Place of origin |  West Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1990-present |
| Used by | Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Norway, South Korea, United States. |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Heckler & Koch |
| Designed | 1990 |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Produced | 1990 |
| Variants | MSG90A1 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.40 kg (14.11 lb) |
| Length | 1.165 m (45.87 in) |
| Barrel length | 600 mm (23.62 in) |
| Width | 65 mm (2.56 in) |
| Height | 260 mm (10.23 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Action | Semi-Automatic, roller-delayed blowback |
| Effective firing range | 1000m |
| Feed system | 5/20 round detachable box magazine |
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.
Design
The MSG-90 is a militarized version of the PSG1, both descendants of the G3, strengthened and lightened for harsher environments. The MSG-90 is the militarized alternative to the expensive PSG1.
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 is smaller and lighter than the PSG1's.
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).
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