First look at the HK417- a 7.62mm AR. According to info on the Lightfighter Tactical forum, the weapon will be available in three barrel lengths- 12", 18" and 20". Looks like it takes G3 magazines. This is the first solid info I've come across on this particular weapon. Interesting to see how it will turn out as this seems to be a fairly early prototype version.
UPDATE- There's now an HK417 page over at HK Pro. Miltary Photos also has a thread about the weapon, including pictures. As mentioned in the comments here, the G3 magazine is no more- replaced by a modern polymer design. The mags are not interchangeable.
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It actually does not take G3 mags. IT takes a new translucent polymer magazine. Originally it was designed to take standard M14 clips.
According to HK Pro the early prototype versions were made to take the G3 magazine- and they provides photos of just that.
http://hkpro.com/hk417.htm
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