Armalite AR-50

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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
Weight	34 lb (15.5 kg)
Length	59.5 in (1511 mm)

Cartridge	.50 BMG
Caliber	12mm (.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.

1 Design
2 Use
3 References
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] Design

The rifle utilizes 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 in chambered for the .50 BMG cartridge. Rifles of this caliber are generally considered anti-materiel rifles for military use, though they have more recently been used as long-range sniper rifles.

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.

[edit] Use

The AR-50 has never been adopted by any military. It was designed as a long range target rifle for civilians and is marketed as a less expensive option for .50 caliber shooting.