ArmaLite AR-50
| ArmaLite AR-50 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bolt action rifle |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1997 - 2012 |
| 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 & .416 Barrett |
| Caliber | 12.7 mm (.50 in) & .416 Barrett |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Maximum firing range | 2,430 meters (2,657 yards) with proper optics |
| 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 AR-50 rifle utilizes a large fluted muzzle brake to provide veturbulencecoil. The brake also helps scrape away the turbulance of the bullet make it break in to stable air which improves accuracy. The AR-50 weighs approximately 34 pounds, but with bi-pod, mono-pod, scope rings and scope, it is closer to 45lbs.
The receiver features a octagonal design which is embedded in an extruded aluminum stock. The barrel is free floated above the forend of the stock ttransportingccuracy. The butt-stock is removable to make trasporting the positionuch easier. The Butt-pad is adjustable to a high postion when firing, but can be lowered down for cleaning. The check-rest is also adjustable to suit scope height and shooter comfort as well.
This rifle has been recently updated to the AR50-A1B that has a much smoother action, new bolt stop that can be depressed by hand to release the bolt without using tools, and a stronger reinforced muzzle brake. The available rifle configurations are: AR-50A1B chambered for standard .50 BMG, AR50-A1BNM Chambered for .50 BMG Match Grade Ammunition, and AR50-A1B-416 chambered for .416 Barrett.
References
- ^ AR50 Press Release from Internet Archive. Retrieved on November 12, 2007.
- ^ AR50 Page from Internet Archive. Retrieved on November 12, 2007.
3. ArmaLite AR50A1-416
See also
- Armalite AR-30 (smaller caliber)
- .50 BMG
- .416 Barrett
- 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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