Semi-automatic rifle CR223 / CR300 / CR6,5 / CR308
At C.G.Haenel in Suhl, the first assault rifle in history was once developed and built by company boss Hugo Schmeisser – with the civilian CR223, Haenel is now continuing the long tradition of automatic and semi-automatic weapons from the region.
The Haenel CR223 in .223 Rem. caliber is a rifle in the AR-15 class and is fully compatible with the basics (accessories) of this category of semi-automatics. The indirect gas-operated rifle is a Haenel in-house development. This self-loading rifle convinces with many detail improvements for police and authorities – and also for sport shooting. Training variants are also included in the range (UEB and MANIPULATION).
Features of the CR rifle
Individuality is possible
The semi-automatics of the CR class are available in four calibre variants and in different barrel lengths. Due to the compatibility with class standards, it is possible to develop or compile completely individual solutions on the basis of the system platform. Example silencer: The adjustable gas pick-up (all models except CR223) is optimised for use with silencers from B&T (Switzerland), the system partner for suppressors and components.
The CR at the police and authorities
Customers of the police and authorities appreciate the overall package of the sophisticated CR system platform and the customised service. For Haenel, every tender is a development project with the goal of maximum customer satisfaction; for the procurer as well as for the practitioner in the field.
The CR in sport shooting
Quickly, the leading self-loading rifle with its high compatibility to the AR15 class has conquered the hearts of sport shooters. The successful Frankonia Shooting Team also relies on the Haenel self-loader for IPSC shooting. No wonder: Made in Germany, the great adaptability of the rifle and its high precision from the series convince even demanding sportsmen.
The CR on the hunt
Why not? There are those hunters who carry the CR308, CR300 or CR6.5 as a universal, precise and fast hunting weapon. With the universal calibres, almost any game can be hunted and the “Lonesome Hunter” is always perfectly equipped: unconventional, but professional.
The CR223 in action
The self-loading rifle that can do it all and withstand a lot – in the video the CR223…
CR versions
Common areas of use:
Hunting
Sports
Defence / Authorities
CR223
The Haenel CR223 in calibre .223 Rem. is the basic model of the CR series and is based on the M4/AR-15 system. It is fully compatible with the basics of this class. The indirect gas pressure loader is a Haenel development and improves the standard in many details. The CR223 has been introduced to many police forces and authorities as a semi-automatic.
| Caliber | 5,56 x 45 mm (Civil: .223 Rem.) |
| Barrel length / twist | 10,5“: 267mm, 7“ / 12,5“: 318mm, 9“ / 14,5“: 368mm, 9“ / 16,65“: 423mm, 9“ |
| Overall length | 10,5“: 684mm – 769mm / 12,5“: 748mm – 812mm / 14,5“: 798mm – 883mm / 16,65“: 853mm – 938mm |
| Buttstock | modified M4-telescopic-buttstock, adjustable length in 6 stages |
| Muzzle brake | A2 Standard (further options on request) |
| Handguard | Hand guard with two NAR and two M-Lok rails, removable without tools |
| Weight | 10,5“: approx. 3,35 kg / 12,5“: approx. 3,4 kg / 14,5“: approx. 3,5 kg / 16,65“: approx. 3,6 kg |
| Trigger | Direct trigger with 3.200 g weight (optional Match trigger with 1.500 g) |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds (Civil: 10 rounds) |
| Safety | firing pin safety, ambidextrous, 0°/60° or 0°/90° |
| Sight | foldable mechanical sight |
| Colours | sand (similar RAL 8000), black or olive green (RAL 7013) / further colours on request |
CR300
Mass to spare: The Haenel CR300 offers precision and functionality of the excellent CR class now also in calibre .300 AAC Blackout (7.62 x 35). The trendy medium calibre was specially developed for this rifle category and is ideal for silenced shooting. It offers the possibility of firing the heavier bullet of the 7.62 mm cartridge from the compact system.
| Caliber | .300 AAC Blackout |
| Barrel length / twist | 9“: 229mm, 8“ (only available for authorities) / 10,5“: 267mm, 8“ |
| Overall length | 9“: 666mm (only available for authorities) / 10,5“: 704mm |
| Buttstock | modified M4-telescopic-buttstock, adjustable length in 6 stages |
| Muzzle brake | A2 Standard (further options on request) |
| Handguard | Hand guard with two NAR and two M-Lok rails, removable without tools |
| Weight | 9“: approx. 3,3 kg (only available for authorities) / 10,5“: approx. 3,4 kg |
| Trigger | Direct trigger with 3.200 g weight (optional Match trigger with 1.500 g) |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds (Civil: 10 rounds) |
| Safety | Ambidextrous safety lever, 0°/90 |
| Sight | foldable mechanical sight |
| Colours | black |
CR6,5
Long Range: The Haenel CR6.5 uses the calibre 6.5 Creedmoor, a fast medium calibre with a stretched trajectory, which has its justification both in hunting and sport. It is used for far, precise long-range shots – now also from the CR semi-automatic.
| Caliber | 6,5 Creedmoor |
| Barrel length / twist | 20“: 510mm, 8“ |
| Overall length | 20“: 996mm – 1080mm |
| Buttstock | modified M4-telescopic-buttstock, adjustable length in 6 stages |
| Muzzle brake | A2 standard with QD suppressor mount |
| Handguard | Hand guard with two NAR and two M-Lok rails, removable without tools |
| Weight | 20“: approx. 4,6 kg |
| Trigger | Single stage trigger 28–35N, Pressure point trigger (Two stage trigger) 17–20N |
| Magazine capacity | 10 rounds |
| Safety | ambidextrous safety lever, 0°/60° |
| Sight | foldable mechanical sight |
| Colours | black |
CR308
Bigger and more powerful: The CR variant in .308 Win. calibre can draw on the higher power reserves of this universal and widely used precision cartridge. The dimensions of the rifle are adapted to the calibre, otherwise it corresponds functionally and ergonomically to the Haenel CR 223.
| Caliber | 7,62 x 51 mm (Civil: .308 Win.) |
| Barrel length / twist | 14,5“: 368mm, 12“ (only available for authorities) / 16,65“: 423mm, 12“ / 18“: 457mm, 12“ (only available for authorities) / 20“: 510mm, 12” |
| Overall length | 14,5“: 856mm – 940mm (only available for authorities) / 16,65“: 901mm – 984mm / 18“: 940mm – 1.028mm (only available for authorities) / 20“: 996mm – 1.080mm |
| Buttstock | AR-15 telescopic buttstock, 6 stages |
| Muzzle brake | A2 standard with QD suppressor mount |
| Handguard | Hand guard with two NAR and two M-Lok rails, removable without tools |
| Weight | approx. 4,3kg – 4,6kg |
| Trigger | Single stage trigger 28–35N, Pressure point trigger (Two stage trigger) 17–20N |
| Magazine capacity | 20 rounds (Civil: 10 rounds) |
| Safety | ambidextrous safety lever, 0°/60° |
| Sight | foldable mechanical sight |
| Colours | black |
CR223 UEB Training Rifle
A CR223 variant for real training scenarios with non-lethal colour marking ammunition. The rifle is manufactured in a distinctive blue colour and uses commercial .223 colour marking cartridges (Simunition or Force on Force). The standard barrel length is 16.5 inches – other barrel lengths are available on request.
| Caliber | .223 colour-ammunition (FX-Simunition) |
| Barrel length / twist | 10“: 254mm, 7“ / 12,5“: 318mm, 9“ / 14,5“: 368mm, 9“ / 16,65“: 423mm, 9“ |
| Overall length | 10“: 684mm – 769mm / 12,5“: 748mm – 812mm / 14,5“: 798mm – 883mm / 16,65“: 853mm – 938mm |
| Buttstock | modified M4-telescopic-buttstock, adjustable length in 6 stages |
| Flash hider | A2 Standard (further options on request) |
| Handguard | Hand guard with two NAR and two KeyMod rails, removable without tools |
| Weight | 10“: approx. 3,35 kg / 12,5“: approx. 3,4 kg / 14,5“: approx. 3,5 kg / 16,65“: approx. 3,6 kg |
| Trigger | Direct trigger with 3.200 g weight (optional Match trigger with 1.500 g) |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds |
| Safety | firing pin safety, ambidextrous, 0°/60° or 0°/90° |
| Sight | foldable mechanical sight |
| Colours | blue |
CR223 MANIPULATION Training Rifle
This handling practice rifle (non-firing) complements the CR 223 family for training purposes. This dummy rifle enables a training of all relevant handling functions without ammunition. The rifle in red colour otherwise corresponds to the CR 223 original in mounting options, functionality, weight and size.
| Caliber | – |
| Barrel length / twist | 10“: 254mm, 7“ / 12,5“: 318mm, 9“ / 14,5“: 368mm, 9“ / 16,65“: 423mm, 9“ |
| Overall length | 10“: 684mm – 769mm / 12,5“: 748mm – 812mm / 14,5“: 798mm – 883mm / 16,65“: 853mm – 938mm |
| Buttstock | modified M4-telescopic-buttstock, adjustable length in 6 stages |
| Flash hider | A2 Standard (further options on request) |
| Handguard | Hand guard with two NAR and two KeyMod rails, removable without tools |
| Weight | 10“: approx. 3,35 kg / 12,5“: approx. 3,4 kg / 14,5“: approx. 3,5 kg / 16,65“: approx. 3,6 kg |
| Trigger | Direct trigger with 3.200 g weight (optional Match trigger with 1.500 g) |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds (Civil: 10 rounds) |
| Safety | firing pin safety, ambidextrous, 0°/60° or 0°/90° |
| Sight | foldable mechanical sight |
| Colours | red |
