This rifle is the newest incarnation of the wildly popular AR-50 chambered for the powerful 50 BMG cartridge. A single shot bolt action rifle featuring a unique octagonal receiver bedded down into a V-shaped stock. Designed to be an economical answer for the challenges of long range shooting, the AR-50A1 is amazingly accurate and with its massive fluted muzzle brake, it has a very gentle recoil. The AR-50A1 is a highly refined rifle which is a stark and refreshing difference that maintains its superiority over its competition. ArmaLite's great .50 has been refined, with smoother action, attractive new bolt stop, and even greater strength than the original AR-50. The same great accuracy, but now even more beautiful.
Specifications :
- Caliber: .50 BMG
- Single Shot
- Barrel: 31" Chrome moly, 8 Groove
- Rifling Twist: RH 1:15"
- Muzzle Device: Highly Efficient Multi-Flute Recoil Check, Very Moderate Felt Recoil
- Upper Receiver: Modified Octagonal Form, Grilled and Slotted for Mil STD Scope Rail with Boss to Engage Cross-Slot on Receiver
- Bolt: Triple Front Locking Lug
- Ejector: Spring Loaded Plunger, Automatic Ejection
- Extractor: Sako Type
- Trigger: Schilen Standard Single Stage, Approximate 5 lbs Pull
- Stock: 3 Section Stock: Extruded Forend, Machined Grip with Vertical Grip, Forged and Machined Removable Buttstock
- Buttplate: Vertically Adjustable, Specially Built for Heavy Calibers
- Overall Length: 59.5" Without Buttstock: 49 3/4 inches
- Weight: 33.2 lbs.
- Finish: Hard Anodized Aluminum, Manganese Phosphated Steel
- Accuracy: 7" - 8" at 1,000 yds.
- Included with Rifle: 15 Minute Sight Base, Owners Manual, Ear Plugs, Limited Lifetime Warranty
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 50 Browning Machine Gun (50 BMG, 12.7X99mm) cartridge was developed by John Browning in 1918. His heavy machine gun was adopted in 1923 and, amazingingly, has been in service ever since. The current military M2 cartridge uses a 720-grain .510-inch bullet at 2810 fps, developing 12,600 ft-lbs of energy and offer an effective range of at least 3000 yards. In a heavy machine gun the 50 BMG is simply awesome, but in recent years Ronnie Barrett's big bolt-actions designed around the 50 BMG cartridge have given this old warhorse an entirely new dimension. Spurred by feats of military snipers in Southwest Asia, civilian long-range shooters are now enjoying the 50 BMG. With new interest and new uses 50 BMG ammunition is getting a much-needed facelift, with both match-grade ammo and bullets designed for hunting being added to the mix.
—
Craig Boddington
