ArmaLite AR-50
| ArmaLite AR-50 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12.7 mm (.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
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AR50-A1B as it comes from ArmaLite
AR50 compared to a Beretta 92FS and Colt LE6920:
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A size comparison of the AR50-A1B to a Colt LE 6920 5.56 and Beretta 92FS 9mm along with 3 rounds that each gun shoots.
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AR50-A1B with Allied Precision Arms Bi-pod, Mono-pod, Cant lock extension and recoil pad quick adjuster.
The AR-50 rifle utilizes weight and a large fluted muzzle brake to provide very mild recoil. The AR-50 weighs approximately 34 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 strengthens 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.
This rifle has been recently updated to the AR50-A1B with smoother action, attractive new bolt stop, reinforced muzzle brake, and even greater strength than the original AR-50. The AR50-A1B is designed to be an economical answer for the challenges of long range shooting. The AR-50A1B is amazingly accurate and with its massive fluted muzzle brake, it has a very gentle recoil. The AR50-A1 comes in 50 BMG and .416 Barrett.
The current specs on the AR50-A1B are:
- Model: AR-50A1B
- Caliber: .50 BMG and .416 Barrett
- Barrel: 30" Chrome moly, 8 Groove
- Rifling Twist: RH 1:15"
- Muzzle Device: Highly Efficient Multi-Flute Recoil Check, Very Moderate Felt Recoil. Threading: 1"-14
- Upper Receiver: Modified Octagonal Form, Grilled & Slotted for Mil STD Scope Rail with Boss to Engage Cross-Slot on Receiver
- Bolt: Triple Front Locking Lug
- Ejector: Spring Loaded Plunger, Automatic Ejection
- Extractor: Sako Type
- Trigger: Schilen Standard Single Stage, Approximate 5 lbs Pull
- Stock: 3 Section Stock: Extruded Forend, Machined Grip with Vertical Grip, Forged and Machined Removable Buttstock
- Buttplate: Vertically Adjustable, Specially Built for Heavy Calibers
- Overall Length: 58.5" Without Buttstock: 49 3/4 inches
- Weight: 34.8 lbs
- Finish: Hard Anodized Aluminum, Manganese Phosphated Steel
- Accuracy: 7" - 8" @ 1000 yds
- Included with Rifle: 15 Minute Sight Base, Owners Manual, Ear Plugs, Limited Lifetime Warranty
- MSRP is $3,359.00 EA
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)
- .50 BMG
- A video showing a fully accessorized AR50-A1
- A video showing how little recoil this rifle has due to the muzzle brake
External links
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