IWA 25 – Heckler & Koch G28 Z

Although it’s been around for a while, it was fun to see the G28 Zexhibited on the IWA side after looking at the MR308 A6 at Enforce Tac earlier in the week.

I’ll admit, I’m as confused as you are, seeing an MR designated rifle, which has long been used by Heckler & Koch for commercial rifle models, being displayed along with defense and security weapons, and then running across the G28 Z at what amounts to a hunting and shooting sports show, lined up next to the gamut of MR 556 and MR 308 rifles. You see, G designations are used by the German military and stands for Gewehr or rifle. The G28 is a Bundeswehr or German Army sniper rifle in 7.62.

Chambered in 308 Win, the G28 Z has a 421mm barrel and weighs 5.8 kg.

It is outfitted with a Harris bipod, foregrip, and an HK-Schmidt & Bender 3-20 x 50 PMII optic with a laser filter and piggy-back Aimpoint T1.

Additionally, there is an adjustable gas block (you also get a better look at their muzzle device) and proprietary HK pistol grip and adjustable stock round out the build.

The catalog I was handed listed the color as “Grünbraun” or Green-Brown.