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.
Caliber: .50 BMG
Barrel: 30” Chrome moly
Rifling Twist: 1:15” RH
Muzzle Device: Highly efficient multi-flute recoil check
Front Sight Base: Modified octagonal form, grilled and slotted for MIL-STD 1913 scope rail with boss to engage Cross-Slot on receiver
Stock: 3-section stock -- extruded forend, machined grip with vertical grip, forward and machined removable
Bolt: Triple front locking lug
Ejector: Spring loaded plunger, automatic ejection
Extractor: Sako type
Trigger: Shilen standard single-stage, approximately 5 lbs. pull
Finish: Hard anodized aluminum, manganese phosphated steel
Overall Length: 58.5” / 49.8” (Without Buttstock)
Weight: 34.1 lbs.
Included: 15 minute sight base, ear plugs, owner's manual
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. - Armalites 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.
Brand ArmaLite
Category Tactical Rifles
Caliber 50 Browning Machine Gun (BMG)
Model AR-50A1
Series GGG Bipod
Action Bolt
Sights None, Optic Ready
Capacity 1
Muzzle Muzzle Brake
Hand Right
Metal Finish Black Hardcoat Anodized / Black Phosphate
Oal 49.8"-58.5"
Receiver Material Steel
Stock Description Aluminum Black
Trigger Single-Stage
Twist 1:15"
Weight 34.1 lbs
Barrel Description Chrome Moly Steel Heavy
Barrel Length 30"
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
