What is the killing range of G3?

Heckler & Koch G3

G3
Muzzle velocity	800 m/s (2,625 ft/s)
Effective firing range	200–400 metres (219–437 yd) sight adjustments 600 metres (656 yd) with Fero Z24 telescopic sight
Maximum firing range	3,700 metres (4,046 yd)
Feed system	5-, 10-, 20-, 30-, or 40-round detachable box, and 50-round and 100-round drum magazine

Is the G3 still used?

This weapon is still in service with more than 60 countries. So actually the G3 is as popular as the Russian AK-47 or American M16. In some countries it is still used as a standard issue infantry weapon. However numbers of the G3 are gradually reducing, as it is being replaced by modern designs.

What country still uses the G3?

All of these features have led to the G3 remaining in service in 2019. Sweden and Germany continue to use them as marksmen rifles, Turkey and Pakistan continue to use them on the front line, and Latvia and Lithuania still use them as standard service rifles.

What bullet does a G3 shoot?

Taurus G3 Pistol Shooting Independence Aluminum Case Ammo The pistol shot Independence 115 grain ball ammo fine, as far as dependability, and accuracy.

What military uses the G3?

the German army
It was invented in the 1950s, and was the main weapon of the German army (Bundeswehr). Now the main weapon is the G36. Many German soldiers want the old G3 back. The G3 is still in service as a sniper rifle, but they changed to the G28 for “designated marksmen”.

Is the HK G3 still used?

What army uses the G3?

The Heckler & Koch G3 is a battle rifle developed by Heckler & Koch and the Spanish state-owned design and development agency CETME. It has a 20 rounds magazine, that holds 7.62mm NATO ammunition. It was invented in the 1950s, and was the main weapon of the German army (Bundeswehr). Now the main weapon is the G36.

What is the effective range of a 7.62 NATO round?

Cartridge, caliber 7.62mm, NATO, tracer, M62 (United States): 142-grain (9.2 g) tracer cartridge, orange cartridge tip. Data contained in TM 9-1005-298-12 mentions an approximate maximum range of 2,340-metre (2,560 yd) at 856.2-metre-per-second (2,809 ft/s) muzzle velocity.