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Heckler & Koch SL7
Semi-automatic rifle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Heckler & Koch SL7 is a roller-delayed blowback operated sporting carbine made by Heckler & Koch. It was chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO caliber and designed and marketed throughout the world as a hunting/utility rifle.[1]
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Heckler & Koch SL7 | |
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![]() Heckler-Koch SL7 rifle with 10-round magazine | |
Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
Place of origin | Germany |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
Produced | 1980s - 1991 |
Variants | H&K SL6, H&K 770 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 8.36 pounds (3.6 kg) unloaded |
Length | 39.76 in (1010 mm) |
Barrel length | 17.71 in (450 mm) |
Cartridge | .308 Winchester, 7.62×51mm NATO |
Action | Roller-delayed blowback |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Feed system | 3 or 10-round single column, detachable box magazine |
Sights | Rotary rear aperture drum, hooded foresight |
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Unlike the roller-delayed blowback military Heckler & Koch rifles the cocking handle is situated far more rearward and on the right side and features a camming system to help overcome the initial friction exerted by the "bolt head locking lever" anti-bounce mechanism that prevents the bolt from bouncing off the barrel's breech surface.
The SL7 is no longer manufactured, having been replaced by the Heckler & Koch SLB 2000.