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The Armalite AR-50 was designed to provide an economical entry |
The Armalite AR-50 was designed to provide an economical entry rifle for accurate long range shooting. Range testing conducted by [http://www.bunkerammocorps.com Bunker Ammo Corps] has reported the rifle to be very accurate, often producing group sizes of 1/2 MOA or less, with a typical factory demonstrated accuracy of 7 to 8 inch five shot groups at 1000 yard range, when using ammunition optimized to the rifle. The AR-50 rifle utilizes weight and a large fluted muzzle brake to provide very mild recoil. The AR-50 weighs approximately 33 pounds and is a single shot bolt action rifle. The barrel is extremely thick and rigid to minimize the "whip" effect of rifle barrels which flex when fired. The receiver features Armalite's unique octagonal design which strengths the receiver against flexing. The receiver is bedded to the V-shaped stock while the barrel is free floated above the forend. The three piece AR-50 stock is constructed from aluminum and features an extruded forend, machined skeleton butt stock with removable and vertically adjustable butt plate. |
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Revision as of 03:02, 27 February 2009
| ArmaLite AR-50 | |
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| Type | Bolt action rifle |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1997 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Armalite |
| Produced | 1999 [1] - Present |
| Variants | Armalite AR-30 (smaller caliber) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 34 lb (15.5 kg) |
| Length | 59.5 in (1511 mm) |
| Cartridge | .50 BMG |
| Caliber | 12mm (.50 in) |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Feed system | 1 bullet [2] |
| Sights | Can use any with Picatinny railing |
The ArmaLite AR-50 is a single shot bolt action rifle manufactured by Armalite.
Design
The Armalite AR-50 was designed to provide an economical entry rifle for accurate long range shooting. Range testing conducted by Bunker Ammo Corps has reported the rifle to be very accurate, often producing group sizes of 1/2 MOA or less, with a typical factory demonstrated accuracy of 7 to 8 inch five shot groups at 1000 yard range, when using ammunition optimized to the rifle. The AR-50 rifle utilizes weight and a large fluted muzzle brake to provide very mild recoil. The AR-50 weighs approximately 33 pounds and is a single shot bolt action rifle. The barrel is extremely thick and rigid to minimize the "whip" effect of rifle barrels which flex when fired. The receiver features Armalite's unique octagonal design which strengths the receiver against flexing. The receiver is bedded to the V-shaped stock while the barrel is free floated above the forend. The three piece AR-50 stock is constructed from aluminum and features an extruded forend, machined skeleton butt stock with removable and vertically adjustable butt plate.
Use
References
- ^ AR50 Press Release from Internet Archive. Retrieved on November 12, 2007.
- ^ AR50 Page from Internet Archive. Retrieved on November 12, 2007.
See also
- Armalite AR-30 (smaller caliber)
External links
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