I recently had the opportunity to shoot, for the first time, a Heckler & Koch G3. Pay no attention to the burning car!
Heckler & Koch G3 Specs:
- Cartridge: 7.62x51mm NATO
- Action: Roller-delayed blowback
- Rate of fire: 500-600 rounds/min
- Muzzle velocity: 800 m/s (2,625 ft/s)
- Effective range: 500 meters (550 yd), 100–400 m sight adjustments
- Feed system: 20-round detachable box and 50-round drum magazine
- Sights: Rear: rotary diopter; front: hooded post