Armalite AR-50

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The ArmaLite AR-50 is an single shot bolt action rifle manufactured by Armalite bearing a unique octagonal receiver bedded into an aluminum stock. It is equipped with a modified M16 type vertical pistol grip and a removable buttstock for ease of transport. The AR-50 uses the .50 BMG ammunition used by the U.S. military's M2 Browning machine gun. .50 BMG rifles are generally considered Anti-materiel rifle for military use, though they have more recently been adapted to extreme long-range anti-personnel sniping .

The AR-50 offers an affordable entry into the world of .50 caliber shooting. It is still not cheap, at $2,999 MSRP, but is considerably less expensive than many of its contemporaries. The AR-50 has never been adopted by any military. It was designed as a long range target rifle for civilians.

At roughly 34 pounds (15.5 kg) and 59.5 inches (151 cm) in length, this rifle is designed for use with a bipod. Recoil is very mild due to the weight and the excellent muzzle brake. As with any .50 BMG caliber firearm, however, one should have excellent hearing protection when firing or observing.