Heckler & Koch SL8: The Precision G36

What do you call a semi-auto 5.56 precision rifle that costs 40% less than the APC223 we reviewed in the previous episode and is 15% more accurate than one of our favourite 5.56 bolt actions? You call it the H&K SL8. We ran this Teutonic piston gun out to 907 yards, discussed its Hera Arms kit and Magpul PRS stock and took a walk down German small arms memory lane. Genießen!

CORRECTION: Many thanks to Chris, the owner of this rifle, whose comment on my YouTube channel alerted me to a mistake I made. It turns out that the SL8 does actually have a bolt catch button, hidden in the trigger guard. I hadn't noticed it at any point during my familiarization and evaluation of this rifle. No need to risk Günther Thumb after all!

Music: Instinct by Bensound.com