Recently, a batch of G22A2 sniper rifles began to be delivered to the Bundeswehr. Instructors from various units experienced this new sniper rifle in Hamelburg. G22A2 is a precision international company based on the requirements of the German Army, upgraded from G22A1, retaining the G22 and G22A1 bolts, locking devices, trigger units and barrels, equipped with a new stock of AX rifles, Accu-Shot precision rail single foot Frame, Atlas BT46-LW17 precision sniper rifle (PSR) bipod, new dual-chamber muzzle brake, and Shidler M5Xi 5-25×56 sight.
G22A2 The upgraded weapon set includes a large gun case and a soft accessory pack. The gun case is made of high-strength polymer. In addition to the G22A2 rifle and the scope, there are five spare magazines, the muffler cover developed by TAB Gear to prevent heat from interfering with the aiming, and the Swissinox AG multi-purpose maintenance kit, a complete set of cleaning Tools, two MTM ammunition boxes, containing 20 rounds of ammunition.
G22A2 will replace G22 and G22A1 with German army, navy, and air force snipers. G22A2 caliber .300 Winchester Magnum (7.62×67mm), the German army has ordered 780. Although the deployment began in 2017, it is limited to certain special forces. Such a large-scale deployment is just beginning.
The German Federal Ministry of Defense specifically stated that these rifles are painted in light brown. It seems that they are still a little worried about the color of the painting, for fear that some snipers will resist. The training in Hamelburg are all experienced officers and noncommissioned officers from various units. They will receive professional training here, and then return to the unit as instructors, to assist the unit to successfully change into G22A2.
Accessories package contains a light backpack used by snipers. There are four magazine packages on the equipment. Each package can hold 5 rounds of magazines for a G22A2 rifle, muzzle shield, training ammunition, scope cover, several Bean bag, Kestrel 5700 Elite Ballistics (Kestrel 5700 Elite Ballistics). As can be seen from the display photos of this accessory kit, the various tools are more abundant than the previously announced list.
In a relatively long period of time, G22A2 will be the main German sniper rifle. Only some special forces will use .338 Lapu Amagnan caliber or larger sniper rifles.
