G29 for the Bundeswehr

The RS9 sniper rifle from Haenel is coming to the German Armed Forces as the G29. As a spokesperson from the S&T-Blog informed upon inquiry, "the best-placed bidder in the tendering process for the G29 (medium-range sniper rifle), the company C. G. Haenel GmbH, has now been awarded the contract." The bolt-action rifle in caliber .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6 x 70mm) is manufactured in Suhl. Currently, the delivery of a first batch of 115 weapons is taking place. The users will be the special forces of the Army and the Navy.