POTD: Heckler and Koch G36K A4
by
Eric B
Published: August 8th, 2018
A Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle with holographic sight stands in the firing range on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
The top picture is a Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle with holographic sight from EOTech and a magnifier, at the in-door firing range in Chièvres Air Base, Belgium.
The photo was taken by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie earlier this year.
Below you can see a German soldier, assigned to SHAPE, as he fires with his Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle. There is a video at the bottom.
U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie
(U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
German troops discuss their zeroing next to the targets, while a Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle with holographic sight is displayed in the firing range on Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
German troops assigned to SHAPE adjust the zeroing of an Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle, on Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
Cartridges fly out from an Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle, on Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
A German Soldier assigned to SHAPE fires with his Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle, on Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
A German Soldier assigned to SHAPE checks the grouping of his shots as he fires with his Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle, on Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
A Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle with holographic sight lays on a table in the firing rangeon Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
0 A German Soldier assigned to SHAPE shoots with his Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle, on Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
A German Soldier assigned to SHAPE fires with his Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle, on Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
A German soldier assigned to SHAPE fires with his Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle in the standing position, on Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
A German soldier assigned to SHAPE makes some adjustments on a Heckler and Koch G36K A4 rifle, on Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
Here’s a video from the event:
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Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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Rail is rediculously high above the bore axis.
Funny lookin' thing.
This stock doesn't look particularly sturdy in the sliding section. Drop the rifle on the stock in -40 and I have genuine doubts that it'll remain in one piece.