Heckler & Koch MR762 Semi-Automatic Rifle 7.62 NATO 16.5" Barrel (1)-20Rd Magazine 6 Position Adjustable Stock Tropentarn Cerakote Camouflage Finish
Type: Rifle: Semi Automatic
Model Series: MR762
Caliber/Gauge: 7.62 NATO
Barrel Length: 16.5 in.
Capacity: 20+1
Minimum/Overall Length: 36 in.
Safety: Manual Safety
Frame Finish: Tropentarn Cerakote Camo
Weight: 9.94 lbs.
Firearm Stock: 6 Position Adjustable MR
Extended Length: 39.5
Finish: Black
Magazine Count: 4
Operating System: Gas Piston
Firing System: Internal Hammer
Scope Base: Picatinny Rail
Magazine Type: Double Stack Magazine
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: Medium Contour
Threaded Barrel: Yes
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Forend Rail: M-LOK Handguard
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 7.62X51mm NATO cartridge was adopted by the U.S. in the M14 rifle in 1957. NATO adopted it in the same year, but in other platforms. The 7.62X51mm is essentially a shortened 30-06 case, allowing a more compact action and more compact ammunition at very minor cost in performance. A side benefit--which might not have been anticipated--is improved accuracy because of the greater efficiency of the shorter case. Although 7.62X51mm has been largely supplanted by the 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge in service rifles, it is still widely used by militaries around the world and remains a primary cartridge for light and medium machineguns. Due to its exceptional accuracy it is also a very common cartridge for military sniping at ranges to a bit beyond 1000 yards. The civilian version, the 308 Winchester, was introduced in 1952 while the 7.62X51MM was still in the experimental stages. — Craig Boddington
