H&k mr556

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Will this be coming to Canada, does anyone know if the State Department will do export permits for this thing? I'm unsure as to if it is built in Germany or the US. I just want AR Lower compatibility and the MR223 doesn't do that H&K's 416 is really the only piston AR I have any interest in and the MR556 is essentially that. IIRC there are a few 416 uppers in the hands of Civilians in Canada, but they seem to go for $6-$10k, hopefully an MR556 Upper would be between $1300-$2k in line with the KAC SR15 uppers.
 
Donster 125 said:
im confused, isn't the MR223 and MR556 the same gun?
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At first they were the same except US models were stamped 556 cal and made/assembled in the US and Canadian models were stamped 223 cal and made/assembled in Germany. I think due to anger over the proprietary pin placement to meet the original German laws the US version may be made to original AR and 416 pin placement. At first HK USA did state they would stick to the proprietary pin placement due to tooling and manufacturing reasons. But the potential loss of sales changed that.
 
Tom_Swift said:
No MR556 works on AR lowers.
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I didn't know that! thanks for the info!

CNADNSL8-5 said:
At first they were the same except US models were stamped 556 cal and made/assembled in the US and Canadian models were stamped 223 cal and made/assembled in Germany. I think due to anger over the proprietary pin placement to meet the original German laws the US version may be made to original AR and 416 pin placement.
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this is what concerns me the most though.

Id rather have a gun 100% made and assembled in german than one made in the USA and can take AR lowers.

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Before anyone asks......:p

From HK USA:

The MR556A1 is manufactured in the USA using American and German made components. The MR556A1 uses many of the same assemblies and accessories originally developed for the HK416 including the HK free-floating four-quadrant rail system.

The HK Free Floating Rail System (FFRS) handguard has four MIL-STD-1913 “Picatinny” rails and allows all current accessories, sights, lights, and aimers used on M4/M16-type arms to be fitted to the MR Series. The HK rail system can be installed and removed with simple tools and returns to zero when reinstalled.

The MR556A1 also has a Picantinny rail machined into the top of its upper receiver for mounting optics and mechanical sights. Unlike earlier prototypes, major subassemblies, including the MR556A1 upper receiver/barrel assembly, are fully interchangeable with other high quality AR-style firearms. MR556A1 upper receiver kits can be used to retrofit competing legacy AR systems.

Like the famous HK416, the MR556A1 uses a German-made barrel produced by Heckler & Koch’s famous cold hammer forging process. The highest quality steel is used in this unique manufacturing process producing a barrel that provides superior accuracy and long service life.

But unlike the HK416, the MR556A1 does not use a chrome-lined barrel. Chrome-lining can sometimes mask bore imperfections and negatively affect accuracy. For the new series of Heckler & Koch semi-automatic MR rifles, HK designers and engineers believe best accuracy comes with an unlined bore.

Used with the HK Free Floating Rail System, the barrel does not touch the handguard, ensuring the barrel is truly free-floating for maximum accuracy.

The unchromed barrel has an internal profile of 6 lands and grooves with a 1 in 7 inch (178 mm) twist. It is also moderately “swagged” with a slightly smaller internal diameter at the muzzle end than the chamber end. This feature has a positive effect on bullet accuracy and velocity. The thick, heavy contour 16.5-inch MR556A1 barrel also contributes to its excellent accuracy.

A precise enhanced two-stage trigger adds significantly to the accuracy of the MR5556A1 and an extended latch charging handle makes operating the rifle with a telescopic sight easier. The retractable buttstock can be locked into a solid, non-moving position by tightening an Allen screw in the bottom of the stock. Special target rifle takedown pins ensure the upper and lower receivers are firmly mated for accurate performance.

Designed to function with a wide variety of high quality 5.56 x 45 mm ammunition, the MR556A1 uses a C.I.P. dimensioned chamber (a chamber with dimensions specified by the Commission Internationale Permanente).The MR556A1 also functions reliably with most quality Caliber .223 Remington ammunition.

The MR556A1 is being produced with the same commitment to quality as German-made HK firearms. By using joint U.S./German manufacturing, Heckler & Koch leverages the relative strengths of two continents to make the preeminent AR-type firearm, combining the designs innovations of the USA and Germany into one new product.

The MR556A1 rifle is now available. An accessory MR556A1 Upper Receiver Kit will be available at a later date.
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I like to dream about getting one and getting a non-res barrel on it...

or i could just get a RFB or XCR-M.. probably a better idea..
 
driller212 said:
I like to dream about getting one and getting a non-res barrel on it...

or i could just get a RFB or XCR-M.. probably a better idea..
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.... considering putting a 'non restricted barrel' on one will still make it restricted. It's an AR variant. Restricted by name - barrel length has nothing to do with it.
 
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