Armalite AR-30

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ArmaLite AR-30
Type Bolt action rifle
Place of origin United States
Production history
Designed 2000 - 2002
Manufacturer Armalite
Produced 2003 - Present
Specifications
Weight 12 lb (5.5 kg)
Length 48 in (1219 mm)
Barrel length 26 in (660 mm)

Cartridge .308 Winchester,
.300 Winchester Magnum
.338 Lapua
Action Bolt action
Feed system 5-round detachable magazine
Sights Can use any scope with Picatinny railing

The Armalite AR-30 is essentially a scaled-down version of the firm's AR-50 rifle and is available in three cartridges; the .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua.

It had been unveiled at the 2000 SHOT SHOW as part of Armalite's attempt to showcase their sniper rifles. [1]

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[edit] Design

The AR-30 features a 5-round detachable box magazine. Weight is 12 pounds empty. 26 inch barrel, 48 inches overall length. A muzzle brake is optional on the .308 Win. and .300 Win. Mag models; it is standard on the .338 Lapua model.

[edit] References

  1. ^ AR30 Press Release from Internet Archive. Retrieved on November 12, 2007.

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