Armalite AR-50 Sniper Rifle
Armalite AR-50A1 Sniper Rifle
Data for AR-50A1 rifle
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Caliber |
12.7×99 (.50MBG), also .416 Barrett |
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Action |
Manually operated bolt action |
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Overall length |
1486 mm |
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Barrel length |
762 mm |
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Weight |
15.5 kg |
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Magazine capacity |
– |
The AR-50 sniper rifle was designed by US based Armalite company as an affordable, yet highly accurate long range target rifle, also suitable for tactical applications where a single and accurate shot with powerful .50BMG ammo could solve a problem. Today it is offered in an upgraded AR-50A1 configuration, which is also available chambered for .416 Barrett ammunition.
Armalite AR-50 and AR-50A1 sniper rifles are manually operated, rotary bolt action single shot rifles. They feature aluminum alloy chassis-type stock with recoil-absorbing rubber buttpad. Barrel is fitted with effective muzzle brake. Optional sights are installed using MIL-STD (Picatinny) rail, located above the receiver.
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