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Posted: 10/20/2016 10:02:15 AM EST
We know it's coming, we just don't know exactly what it will be yet.

I'm not a rifle clone-er but I am a clone-ish. I like the idea of a 16" semi-auto precision rig, so I figured I'd start this thread so I can at least compile info in one place.

SOLDIER SYSTEMS CONFIRMED HK G28E VARIANT
ARMY TIMES CSASS ARTICLE

Heckler & Koch has confirmed that a modified version of its G28 rifle has won the Army's Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System contract.

The gun will replace the M110 made by Knight's Armament as a culmination of the Army's desire for a shorter, lighter rifle that didn't sacrifice accuracy or performance. A press release from Heckler & Koch said the G28 is a light-weight variant of the 7.62 mm gas-powered G28 in use by the German Army, adjusted to fit the U.S. Army's requirements.

“The HK CSASS rifle is a substantial upgrade over the Army’s current sniper rifles, enhancing accuracy and reliability while providing for a handier, more compact arm,” Heckler & Koch USA president Wayne Weber said.

The company did not immediately respond to requests for more details regarding the new rifle and it's specific variations from the G28. Specs on the company's website say the commercial version has a minimum length of 96.5 cm (about 38 inches) and weight of 5.8 kg (12.7 lbs). That makes it nearly 6 cm (2.5 inches) shorter and 1.3 kg (3 lbs) lighter than the M110 (unloaded and without a suppressor).

The contract to produce up to 3,643 rifles will be worth up to $44.5 million, or a bit more than $12,000 per rifle. The company will also provide spare parts and support for the Army. The Army will make a minimum purchase of 30 rifles for quality assurance testing.
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Original picture from the Soldier Systems article


Updated picture from Joglee's thread here
Looks like Geissele Super Precision Mount, Geissele handguard, and maybe a Geissele trigger is in there?






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Okay, I'll tone it down on the sensationalism a bit and talk straight fact.

Yes, that is a Geissele rail, trigger,  and an aluminum HK  upper on that gun, the photo taken at MDM. OSS is there to stay.

No point in getting hyped about final configurations of weapons. Things will be tweaked until metal starts flying and gets delivered. Meh, when it comes, it comes. Best not to stir the rumor mill.


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Other companies that submitted rifles, I think. Variations of these might make it to the civilian market in some form.

Remington Arms CSASS (fixed)
LWRCi CSASS
SIG Sauer MCX CSASS
Knight's Armament Statement from SoldierSystems

Others
TROY CSASS
Beretta ARX200 CSASS

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I'M POSTING BAD OR INCORRECT INFO SO I CAN CORRECT IT
Link Posted: 10/20/2016 10:05:15 AM EST
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The Remington submission was actually their GII-based rifle, with some key differences than the civvy GIIs.

Big one is ambi bolt catch/release, from what it looks like.



Link Posted: 10/20/2016 11:27:16 AM EST
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Thanks!
Link Posted: 10/20/2016 5:48:48 PM EST
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The Remington submission was actually their GII-based rifle, with some key differences than the civvy GIIs.

Big one is ambi bolt catch/release, from what it looks like.
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The main thing I like here is the integral QD attachments at rear of receiver.  Also, with the right muzzle device, by my numbers they could have even squeezed an 18" or 17" barrel on there for better velocity and still come in under spec.
Link Posted: 10/20/2016 10:34:18 PM EST
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The Remington submission was actually their GII-based rifle, with some key differences than the civvy GIIs.

Big one is ambi bolt catch/release, from what it looks like.

http://stwww.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Remington_CSASS001-670x353.jpg

http://www.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Remington_CSASS007.jpg
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Looks like a rifle length gas system?
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