SAS Mystery Rifle? The HK417 L2A1 SACTARASS
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In this episode of #WITW, we take a close look at the British Special Forces’ mysterious 'battle rifle' - the HK417.
Or as it was designated in service: the L2A1 "SACTARASS" (yes, that acronym really stands for Semi Automatic Counter Terrorist Assault Rifle and Sniper System).
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