Anybody here have any experience with these rifles? From what I understand they are a sporter type semi auto in .223 that are supposedly some what accurate. I dont see them on H&K's website. Are they still in production? Are they reliable? What would one be worth? Thank you--JM.

Helidriver:

I have ulterior motives here, but I love HKs, so let me take a stab at this. I bought my first HK 630 in 1987 and have owned 3 or 4 since then. I presently own a very nice SL6, which is the paramilitary version of the 630.

The 630/SL6 uses HK's delayed roller-locked system. It is a marvel of engineering and manufacturing talent. The lock-up is ingenious and greatly enhances by not allowing the
bolt to cycle until the bullet has left the barrel. You get a locked-up action during bullet travel in the bore just like a bolt action, but you also get semi-auto function because after the bullet leaves the bore, the next round is cycled into battery.

All of the 630s I have owned were very accurate. I've never fired my SL6, but apparently accuracy is the same as with the 630. You'll have to try various factory loadings [or reload your own] to get the most accurate combination. But these rifles will routinely print 5 shot groups into 5/8" at 100 yards with good ammo and will shoot almost anything under an inch.

The 630/SL6 are not particularly light rifles. The trigger is decent for a semi-auto. The rifle uses a quick detach scope mounting system which is very robust and returns to "zero" with great repeatability. The mount is expensive---'bout $300.00, as I recall. Mags are available in 4 and 10 rounds. The barrels use polygonal rifling, which is more resistant to the barrel wear one tends to get in a semi-auto rifle and is also conducive to very good accuracy.

These rifles tend to be objects of devotion among some knowledgeable coyote hunters. HK actively marketed the gun to cowboys and cattlemen [if you can find an old HK magazine ad, you will see what I mean]. If you don't like the AR-15/"assault rifle" look in a sporter rifle, the HK 630/SL6 gives you that sporter rifle appearance in a highly accurate, German engineered and constructed semi-auto rifle having a design and function with a military/combat heritage.

If you are interested, my SL6 is for sale. I can e-mail you photos if you'd like to see what it looks like. The rifle is in almost mint condition. The metal is essentially perfect with no wear at the muzzle [a tiny scratch or two on the reciever] and the wood has a few handling marks which are barely visible. Let me know if you want pics.

Jordan

Helidriver,
I own one, and its my favorite rifle in .223 and IMO the best coyote rifle ever made. More accurate than most bolt guns. The haven't been imported for years and I don't think they are still in production. There was also a 770 in .308 and a 960 in 30.06. There was supposed to be a .243 version made as well but I don't think it ever made production.
I am going to guess that you know of one for sale somewhere perhaps? Buy it, and if you don't please, please, please email me the price, location, details, contact info as soon as possible. mjager@iastate.edu
Thanks,
Matt

Jager;I had seen one for sale online but it was bought the next time I looked.--JM.

out of curiousity, how much did it go for?
Thanks,
Matt
P.S. next time you see one don't hesitate, they don't last long anymore.

They were asking 500 I dont know if thats what it went for or not.--JM.

OUCH!!! That hurts, someone got a steal. In good condition with the detachable mounts it could have easily gone for 3 times that.
Win some, lose some I guess.
Matt