M417

The M417/HK417  is a German battler rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch. It is a gas-operated, selective fire rifle with a rotating bolt and is essentially an enlarged M416. Chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO round, it is intended for use as a designated marksman rifle, and in other roles where the greater penetrative power and range of the 7.62mm round are required. It has been adopted for service by a number of armed forces, special forces, and police organizations.

Battlefield 3
The M417 makes its first appearance in Battlefield 3: Close Quarters expansion. it is shown to the public in the "Close Quarters Donya Fortress Gameplay Trailer" not physically but in the killfeed. It is unknown if it is going to be a semi auto Sniper Rifle or a Assault Rifle.