SL8 (civilian variant)

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The SL8 is a semi-automatic, civilian-legal sporting rifle developed by Heckler & Koch as a modified, non-military version of the G36 platform.

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SL8 0
SL9 (civilian variant) 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf civilian sporting rifle
semi-automatic rifle
action gas-operated
barrelMounting free-floated barrel (relative to handguard)
barrelType heavy barrel
basedOn Heckler & Koch G36 NERFINISHED
boltType rotating bolt
buttstockFeature integrated cheek rest
category self-loading rifle
chambering .223 Remington NERFINISHED
5.56×45mm NATO
countryOfOrigin Germany
designedAs non-military version of G36
designedToComplyWith civilian firearms regulations
designFeature modified receiver compared to G36
non-folding stock
single-piece stock and grip unit
designGoal increased accuracy over standard G36
ejectionPattern right-side ejection
feedSystem detachable box magazine
firingMode semi-automatic only
gasSystem short-stroke gas piston
hasVariant SL8-1
SL8-4
SL8-5
SL8-6
intendedMarket civilian market
intendedUse civilian competition
sport shooting
target shooting
legalStatus civilian-legal in various jurisdictions
magazineCompatibility proprietary low-capacity magazines in some markets
manufacturer Heckler & Koch NERFINISHED
marketedAs precision sporting rifle
marketSegment civilian precision rifle segment
operation semi-automatic
originPlatformRole assault rifle (G36) NERFINISHED
platform G36 platform NERFINISHED
primaryCaliber .223 Remington NERFINISHED
5.56×45mm NATO NERFINISHED
receiverMaterial polymer
safety manual safety selector
sightOptions optical sights
scope mounting rail
stockType fixed thumbhole stock
triggerType single-stage trigger

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G36 assault rifle hasVariant SL8 (civilian variant)
G36 assault rifle hasVariant SL8 (civilian variant)
this entity surface form: SL9 (civilian variant)