Accuracy International AS50
| Accuracy International AS50 | |
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| Type | Anti-materiel rifle, Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2007 |
| Produced | 2007 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 27 lb (12.2 kg) (no scope/sight, empty mag) |
| Length | 53.9" (1369 mm) |
| Barrel length | 692 mm |
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| Cartridge | .50 BMG |
| Action | Gas operation, direct impingement[citation needed] |
| Rate of fire | semi-automatic, estimated at 5 rounds/1.6 seconds |
| Effective range | 1,500 m[1][2] |
| Feed system | 5 or 10 round detachable box magazine |
| Accuracy International rifles related |
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The AS50 is a .50 BMG sniper/anti-materiel rifle manufactured by British firearms producer Accuracy International. The AS50 enables operators to engage targets at very long range with high accuracy using explosive or incendiary ammunition. The AS50 employs a gas operated semi-automatic action and muzzle brake, allowing for lower recoil than the AW50 bolt action rifle and faster target acquisition. The rifle is highly transportable, ergonomic and lightweight. It can be disassembled in less than three minutes and serviced without tools.
The rifle has an accuracy of 1.5 MOA. The barrel is free floated. The two-part machined steel receiver features an integral accessory rail for the mounting of optical sights. Two additional rails are mounted on the sides of the short barrel shroud. An adjustable bipod and rear support leg/hand grip allow for stable shooting. This weapon can accurately engage targets at over a 1,500 metres (1,600 yd) distance.[1][2]
The AS50 weighs 14.1 kilograms (31 lb) empty and holds five rounds of .50 BMG in a single stack removable box magazine.
[edit] See also
- Barrett M82, another semi-automatic .50 BMG sniper rifle.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "AW50 Information". Archived from the original on 1 December 2009. http://www.ketmer.com/ai/defense/aw50/index.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ a b "Accuracy International AW50 Information". http://www.accuracyinternational.com/AW50.php. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
