C.G. Haenel GmbH in Germany is most famous for their
hunting rifles. However they have now been chosen to supply their RS9 sniper rifle to the German Army, and gone from hunting-boring to tacti-cool in an instant.
The German Bundeswehr designation is “G29”, and is most likely already in service with their Special Forces.
The bolt-action RS9 model is only available in
.338 Lapua Magnum. At 7,54 kilograms it’s a rather heavy beast, but if you need to reach out to 1500 meters it’s in line with other competitors.
The magazine capacity is 10 rounds. Most likely a
Rotex suppressor from
B&T will be used on these rifles as well. The stock adjustable and foldable to the left, with an option to fold to the right.
In the “G29” configuration the color will be RAL8000. The RS9-G29 will most likely use the Steiner military line 5-25 x 56 scope.
The RS9’s smaller sister Haenel RS8 is available in either .308 Win. or .300 WinMag. There is also a model called RS8 Subsonic, with what appears to be an integral suppressor. Very cool rifle, and similar to the
B&T bolt action rifle SPR300 by the looks of it.