The HK417, also known as M417 is a German battle rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch. It is a gas-operated, selective fire rifle with a rotating bolt and is essentially an enlarged HK416. Chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO, 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.
The G28 is a designated marksman rifle based on the civilian version of the HK417, the MR308, for the German Bundeswehr. The HK417 was later optimized for accuracy and reliability, with the improved rifle designated as the HK417A2.
The original HK417 appeared in Battlefield 3 as M417 while the G28 variant appeared in Battlefield 2042 as G428. The HK417A2 appears in Battlefield 6 as the M417 A2.
Battlefield 3[]
— Battlelog description
The M417 is a weapon introduced in the Battlefield 3: Close Quarters expansion and is unlocked upon the completion of the Team Player assignment. It was first seen in the Close Quarters Donya Fortress Gameplay Trailer through the killfeed.
The M417 specializes for medium to close range engagements, killing in 2-3 shots at mid-range. At longer ranges the rifle can be used for suppression or counter sniping to some effect, but its slightly lower accuracy and bullet velocity compared to other sniper rifles makes it suited for close quarters engagements. Although not very reliable, the M417 can be use to hip fire at extreme close range while in a pinch or the player simply does not have time to pull out sidearm; if playing on smaller maps, the player can add Laser Sight to increase hip fire accuracy.
- For attachments pictures, see M417/Attachments.
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Battlefield 2042[]
— In-game description
The G428 is weapon featured in Battlefield 2042, introduced in Dark Creations season. It is unlocked by reaching tier 46 in the Battle Pass. Afterwards, it is unlocked through assignments.
The weapon has low recoil from the start and a quick reload for both partial and empty. It also has an automatic mode, but the practical rate of fire will not be significantly higher than semi-automatic, if not the same.
This rifle is designed for close range combat, but it also has a certain level of competitiveness in the medium range.[1]
Damage Chart[]
| Ammunition types | 0-19m | 20-39m | 40-49m | 50-124m | >125m |
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| High-Power | 60 | 60 | 45 | 35 | 35 |
| Standard Issue | 60 | 45 | 35 | 35 | 25 |
| Subsonic | 60 | 60 | 45 | 35 | 35 |
| Standard Issue / Extended | 60 | 45 | 35 | 35 | 25 |
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Skins[]
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Factory Default |
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Carbon Series G428 Mastery 1 (T5) |
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Rising Storm Turning Point Premium Battle Pass tier 76 |
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Tier 1 G428 Mastery 40 (T1) |
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Superior Ascendant Turning Point Premium Battle Pass tier 30 |
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Future Sight War Machine Free Event Pass tier 1 |
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Supercooled Dark Creations Premium Battle Pass tier 80 |
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Summary Judgement 750 BFC (Weapon Skin) 1,750 BFC (Brutal Measures Bundle) |
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Persevarant Koi 750 BFC (Weapon Skin) 1,750 BFC (Bushido Undying Bundle) |
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Battlefield 6[]
— In-game description
The M417 A2 is a carbine in Battlefield 6. The M417 A2 is unlocked at rank 32. The M417 A2 appeared in the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, unlocked at rank 15.
Singleplayer[]
M417 A2 is wielded by Alexander Kincaid during the final section of Operation Ember Strike.
Attachments[]
| Scopes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:M417 A2 Iron Sights HUD Icon BF6.png Iron Sights 5  Default |
File:SU-231 1.50x HUD Icon BF6.png SU-231 1.50x 10 Default |
File:Baker 3.00x HUD Icon BF6.png Baker 3.00x 10 Mastery 1 |
File:Mini Flex 1.00x HUD Icon BF6.png Mini Flex 1.00x 10 Mastery 2 |
File:RO-M 1.75x HUD Icon BF6.png RO-M 1.75x 10 Mastery 3 |
File:PVQ-31 4.00x HUD Icon BF6.png PVQ-31 4.00x 10 Mastery 5 |
| File:ROX 1.50x HUD Icon BF6.png ROX 1.50x 10 Mastery 7 |
File:BF-2M 2.50x HUD Icon BF6.png BF-2M 2.50x 10 Mastery 8 |
File:2PRO 1.25x HUD Icon BF6.png 2PRO 1.25x 10 Mastery 9 |
File:LDS 4.50x HUD Icon BF6.png LDS 4.50x 10 Mastery 11 |
File:CCO 2.00x HUD Icon BF6.png CCO 2.00x 10 Mastery 13 |
File:CQ RDS 1.25x HUD Icon BF6.png CQ RDS 1.25x 10 Mastery 15 |
| File:Grim 1.50x HUD Icon BF6.png Grim 1.50x 25 Mastery 17 |
File:OSA-7 1.00x HUD Icon BF6.png OSA-7 1.00x 10 Mastery 19 |
File:A-P2 1.75x HUD Icon BF6.png A-P2 1.75x 10 Mastery 23 |
File:ST Prisim 5.00x HUD Icon BF6.png ST Prisim 5.00x 10 Mastery 26 |
File:NGFC LPVO HUD Icon BF6.png NGFC LPVO 25 Mastery 27 |
File:R-MR 1.00x HUD Icon BF6.png R-MR 1.00x 10 Mastery 31 |
| File:SDO 3.50x HUD Icon BF6.png SDO 3.50x 10 Mastery 32 |
File:1P87 1.50x HUD Icon BF6.png 1P87 1.50x 10 Mastery 33 |
File:R4T 2.00x HUD Icon BF6.png R4T 2.00x 10 Mastery 35 |
File:PAS-35 3.00x HUD Icon BF6.png PAS-35 3.00x 25 Mastery 36 |
File:RO-S 1.25x HUD Icon BF6.png RO-S 1.25x 10 Mastery 37 |
File:3VZR 1.75x HUD Icon BF6.png 3VZR 1.75x 10 Mastery 39 |
| File:SF-G2 5.00x HUD Icon BF6.png SF-G2 5.00x 10 Mastery 40 |
 SU-230 LPVO 20 Season 1 Hardware 1 assignment | ||||
| Optic Accessories | |||||
| File:None HUD Icon BF6.png None 0 Default |
File:Canted Iron Sights HUD Icon BF6.png Canted Iron Sights 5 Mastery 10 |
File:Canted Reflex HUD Icon BF6.png Canted Reflex 10 Mastery 20 |
File:Piggyback Reflex HUD Icon BF6.png Piggyback Reflex 10 Mastery 30 | ||
| Top Accessories | |||||
| File:None HUD Icon BF6.png None 0 Default |
File:5 MW Red HUD Icon BF6.png 5 MW Red 10 Mastery 4 |
File:5 MW Green HUD Icon BF6.png 5 MW Green 10 Mastery 11 |
File:50 MW Green HUD Icon BF6.png 50 MW Green 20 Mastery 19 |
File:50 MW Blue HUD Icon BF6.png 50 MW Blue 20 Mastery 26 |
File:120 MW Blue HUD Icon BF6.png 120 MW Blue 30 Mastery 33 |
| Right Accessories | |||||
| File:None HUD Icon BF6.png None 0 Default |
File:Flashlight HUD Icon BF6.png Flashlight 10 Mastery 7 | ||||
| Muzzles | |||||
| File:None HUD Icon BF6.png None 0 Default |
File:Flash Hider HUD Icon BF6.png Flash Hider 10 Default |
File:Linear Comp HUD Icon BF6.png Linear Comp 10 Mastery 1 |
File:Double-Port Brake HUD Icon BF6.png Double-Port Brake 10 Mastery 6 |
File:Compensated Brake HUD Icon BF6.png Compensated Brake 20 Mastery 14 |
File:Standard Suppressor HUD Icon BF6.png Standard Suppressor 20 Mastery 21 |
| File:Long Suppressor HUD Icon BF6.png Long Suppressor 25 Mastery 28 |
File:Lightened Suppressor HUD Icon BF6.png Lightened Suppressor 30 Mastery 32 |
File:CQB Suppressor HUD Icon BF6.png CQB Suppressor 30 Mastery 38 | |||
| Barrels | |||||
| File:13" Standard HUD Icon BF6.png 13" Commando 10 Default |
File:16.5" Rifle HUD Icon BF6.png 16.5" Rifle 15 Mastery 5 |
File:12" Assaulter HUD Icon BF6.png 12" Assaulter 15 Mastery 22 | |||
| Underbarrels | |||||
| File:None HUD Icon BF6.png None 0 Default |
File:Underslung Mount HUD Icon BF6.png Underslung Mount 10 Default |
File:Folding Vertical HUD Icon BF6.png Folding Vertical 10 Mastery 2 |
File:Alloy Vertical HUD Icon BF6.png Alloy Vertical 20 Mastery 6 |
File:Ribbed Vertical HUD Icon BF6.png Ribbed Vertical 20 Mastery 8 |
File:PTT Grip Pod HUD Icon BF6.png PTT Grip Pod 20 Mastery 12 |
| File:Classic Vertical HUD Icon BF6.png Classic Vertical 35 Mastery 14 |
File:Folding Stubby HUD Icon BF6.png Folding Stubby 20 Mastery 16 |
File:6H64 Vertical HUD Icon BF6.png 6H64 Vertical 25 Mastery 18 |
File:Adjustable Angled HUD Icon BF6.png Adjustable Angled 15 Mastery 21 |
File:Slim Angled HUD Icon BF6.png Slim Angled 25 Mastery 23 |
File:Ribbed Stubby HUD Icon BF6.png Ribbed Stubby 30 Mastery 25 |
| File:Canted Stubby HUD Icon BF6.png Canted Stubby 30 Mastery 27 |
File:Full Angled HUD Icon BF6.png Full Angled 25 Mastery 29 |
File:QD Grip Pod HUD Icon BF6.png QD Grip Pod 30 Mastery 31 |
File:Classic Grip Pod HUD Icon BF6.png Classic Grip Pod 30 Mastery 34 |
File:Bipod HUD Icon BF6.png Bipod 10 Mastery 34 |
File:Stippled Stubby HUD Icon BF6.png Stippled Stubby 35 Mastery 37 |
| File:Low-Profile Stubby HUD Icon BF6.png Low-Profile Stubby 45 Mastery 39 | |||||
| Magazines | |||||
| File:20RND Magazine HUD Icon BF6.png 20RND Magazine 5 Default |
File:10RND Magazine HUD Icon BF6.png 10RND Magazine 5 Mastery 15 |
File:20RND Fast Mag HUD Icon BF6.png 20RND Fast Mag 10 Mastery 24 |
File:25RND Magazine HUD Icon BF6.png 25RND Magazine 15 Mastery 29 | ||
| Ergonomics | |||||
| File:None HUD Icon BF6.png None 0 Default |
File:Magwell Flare HUD Icon BF6.png Magwell Flare 10 Mastery 3 |
File:Match Trigger HUD Icon BF6.png Match Trigger 15 Mastery 13 | |||
| Ammunition | |||||
| File:FMJ HUD Icon BF6.png FMJ 5 Default |
File:Tungsten Core HUD Icon BF6.png Tungsten Core 5 Mastery 9 |
File:Polymer Case HUD Icon BF6.png Polymer Case 10 Mastery 16 |
File:Hollow Point HUD Icon BF6.png Hollow Point 20 Mastery 25 |
File:Frangible HUD Icon BF6.png Frangible 20 Mastery 35 | |
Weapon Packages[]
| Weapon Package | Description | Scope | Optic Accessory | Top Accessory | Right Accessory | Muzzle | Barrel | Underbarrel | Magazine | Ergonomics | Ammunition | Unlock |
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 Factory |
None | SU-231 1.50x | None | None | None | Flash Hider | 13" Standard | None | 20RND Magazine | None | FMJ | Default |
 Warfighter |
None | SU-231 1.50x | None | None | None | Flash Hider | 13" Standard | None | 20RND Magazine | None | FMJ | Mastery 10 |
 Unstoppable Force |
None | PVQ-31 4.00x | None | None | None | Standard Suppressor | 16.5" Rifle | Slim Angled | 20RND Magazine | None | FMJ | Mastery 50 |
 Superheated |
A weapon styled for conflicts in the burning desert. | Iron Sights | None | None | None | Flash Hider | 13" Standard | Folding Stubby | 20RND Fast Mag | None | FMJ | Season 1 Pacific Ghosts Battle Pass Tier 10 |
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Trivia[]
Battlefield 3[]
- Unlike the M416 and M27 IAR, it uses same foldable iron sights as the P90, Mk11 Mod 0, DAO-12, and M40A5.
- In the Gun Master gamemode from the Close Quarters DLC, the M417 is equipped with a Flash Suppressor, an attachment that can be equipped to the weapon in multiplayer only by DICE developers.
- If equipped while running, the M417 will be held with just a hand on the pistol grip. The other hand isn't seen on the handle or on the Foregrip. A similar thing occurs with the SG553. This does not occur on the PlayStation 3 version of Battlefield 3.
- In the Battlefield 3: Aftermath expansion, the XBOW appears to be a crossbow made out of a non working M417 with parts that can be found around damaged cars in the maps.
- All of the DLC sniper rifles do not have scopes attached on their respective proficiency dog tag, the M417 amongst them.
Battlefield 4[]
- In the early version of the July 8 Patch Notes for Battlefield 4, there was a typo that had sent some rumors that the M417 might be returning to Battlefield 4, but a couple of days later, the forum post was edited stating that is was only a typo and the M417 does not exist in Battlefield 4.