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USSOCOM’s New Sniper Rifle Contract Goes to Geissele Automatics

USSOCOM has awarded Geissele Automatics a contract valued at $29 million for the production of the Mid Range Gas Gun - Sniper (MRGG-S), chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor but with a user-swappable barrel to 7.62mm.

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  • October 6, 2023
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USSOCOM has awarded Geissele Automatics a contract valued at $29 million for the production of the Mid Range Gas Gun – Sniper (MRGG-S), chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor but with a user-swappable barrel to 7.62mm. The gun will be utilized as a sniper support weapon and designated marksman rifle, aiming to enhance lethality and performance in ranges from 50-1,500 meters. Geissele Automatics, located in North Wales, Pennsylvania, is tasked with the complete sustainment of the weapon system throughout its life cycle.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Contract Details: Geissele Automatics received an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum ceiling of $29,263,029 to develop and sustain the MRGG-S sniper rifle for a decade.
  2. Rifle Capabilities: The MRGG-S, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, is designed to improve intermediate range sniper rifle performance, especially when suppressed, in ranges of 50-1,500 meters. Users can also swap the barrel to 7.62mm based on requirements.
  3. Funding and Obligation: The initial fiscal 2023 procurement funds allocated for the contract amount to $4,240,133.
  4. Commercial Variant: The commercial version of the rifle boasts a 20-inch cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel, interchangeable between 6.5 Creedmoor and 7.62×51 mm NATO. Its features are detailed on the Geissele website.
  5. Assaulter Version: There’s an ongoing program to introduce an Assaulter variant of the MRGG-S, which will have a shorter barrel, different stock, and a full-auto firing capability.

 

Source: https://soldiersystems.net/2023/09/30/ussocom-awards-geissele-automatics-29-million-for-mid-range-gas-gun-sniper/ 

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