A distinctive, high-quality AR-15 clone from Germany「HERA ARMS SRB16 & 7SIX2」【English article】

2022年3月号

2025/08/03

A distinctive, high-quality AR-15 clone from Germany「HERA ARMS SRB16 & 7SIX2」【English article】

SRB＆7SIX2

HERA ARMS 7SIX2 2020
Caliber: .308 Win.
Overall length: 94.5” / 103.5 cm
Barrel length: 16.75” (1:11 twist)
Weight: 3,848g
This is a factory-standard model. Its retail price is €2,599, which is roughly ¥340,000.

It's hard to tell when viewed alone, but next to the SRB, it's visibly larger—the classic difference between an AR-15 and an AR-10. We mounted a HAWKE scope for photography, but this isn’t strictly a target rifle. The trigger is a standard one with a typical feel. The SRB, customized by Mr. Jozsef, has a noticeably smoother trigger pull. Although we didn’t get to fire the 7SIX2 this time, the SRB—with its custom barrel and match trigger—will likely deliver significantly better accuracy.

Take a look at the lower receiver from HERA ARMS featured here.

The magazine housing features a flared magwell design that flows seamlessly into the trigger guard at the same width. Both the front and rear of the housing have distinctive checkering.

The factory .308-compatible HCC (Hera Competition Compensator) from HERA. Designed for 5/8×24tpi muzzle threads.

Low-profile adjustable gas block manufactured by HERA.

The selector operates at a 45° angle. The pistol grip is an original design made of reinforced fiberglass—naturally, it's made in Germany. It delivers a crisp, sharp feel in the hand.

The upper receiver also features a linear, angular design. On the 5.56mm model, the area around the bolt forward assist button is integrated with the case deflector. These design elements also serve to reinforce the receiver as a whole.

Since the company started as an accessory maker, not only the receiver but also the handguard and stock are mostly in-house HERA ARMS components. However, not every part is proprietary—for example, the .223-caliber bolt is sourced externally.

Lower receiver of the 7SIX2. While it follows the AR-10 layout, HERA adds its own design touches such as reinforced areas around the takedown pins.

With 7.62×51mm (.308 Win), the forward-return spring is strong enough that bolt closure failures are rare, making a forward assist unnecessary. Both the upper and lower receivers are made from 7075-T6 aluminum.

Rather than the once-popular gas piston system, it uses a direct gas impingement system. Each has its pros and cons, and the choice comes down to the manufacturer's philosophy. For long-term use in harsh environments without cleaning, gas piston systems offer better fouling resistance. But in standard conditions, a direct gas impingement system delivers superior accuracy, making it better suited for sporting ARs.

While the reason HERA ARMS chose this system is unclear, it’s likely these factors were taken into consideration.
The model featured here is chambered in .223 Rem and based on the HERA SRB (Special Rifle Build), a base model that Mr. Jozsef customized with fine adjustments. In addition, we also photographed a .308 Win model—the HERA 7SIX2 AR10.

Opening the polymer dust cover reveals the HERA-manufactured bolt. The dust cover is made by Strike Industries.

Currently, HERA Arms does not offer 7.62mm AR magazines. This one is a MAGPUL PMAG 10rd Gen M3.

The receiver is noticeably larger to accommodate the .308 caliber. It’s clearly heavier in the hand—about 800g more than the SRB. If you convert “SIX” in the model name to a number, you get “762.”Like the original AR-10, the 7SIX2 lacks a forward assist. This one is a stock model, not a custom build. Many commercially available .308 ARs are positioned more as semi-auto target rifles than assault rifles, and often come equipped with match triggers from the start.

The same goes for the HERA 7SIX2. It’s ready for users to customize to their own preferences and enjoy.