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AR-50
Model: Armalite AR-50The AR-50 is one of the many rifles produced by Armalite, the famous inventors of the AR-15. The AR-50 is one of the most popular modern anti-materiel rifles among civilian shooters. It's a single shot bolt-action rifle chambered in the massive .50 BMG round, a bullet big enough to slice through light armor plating and pulverize brick. The AR-50 is quite affordable compared to the magazine fed and semi-automatic designs like the famous Barrett M82.
The current model is the AR-50A1, which has a smoother and stronger action and a new bolt stop. The AR-30 is a scaled-down version chambered in .338 Lapua, .308 Winchester, and .300 Win Mag; the rifles are virtually identical otherwise.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | 33.2 lb (X15.1 kg). |
| Length: | 59.5 in (1511 mm) |
| Barrel Length: | 30 in (762 mm). |
| Cartridge: | .50 BMG |
| Action: | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle Velocity: | XX ft/s (XX m/s). |
| Effective Range: | 1000 yd (900 m). |
| Feed System: | Single shot |
| Sights: | Various telescopic sights. |
Where to find
Compared to the M82 and other more famous rifles, the AR-50 is much more common in stores and has a much cheaper price of around $3400.
Complexity
The biggest issues of the AR-50 are weight (the same as any anti-materiel rifle) and the single round capacity, which makes it relatively slow to fire. It cannot be disassembled without tools, either. Other than that, the action is very strong and smooth and will provide excellent accuracy at long ranges. The muzzle brake also provides a risk to anyone standing next to the muzzle, so make sure said area is clear before pulling the trigger.
Controls
List all controls in a bullet point format, with their location and how to manipulate them; what does what, basically. Example below.
- Safety: Located on the rear of the bolt. Turn up for SAFE, down for FIRE.
- Bolt handle: Located on the right side of the receiver.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Pull the bolt handle up and pull it to the rear to expose the chamber.
- Insert a single cartridge into the chamber.
- Push the bolt handle forward and down to close and lock the bolt.
- Turn the safety counterclockwise to activate it.
- Cannot be done.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Cannot be done.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Pull the bolt handle up and pull it to the rear to eject any cartridge in the chamber. Examine the chamber to ensure that it is empty.
- Close and lock the bolt.
- Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Unload the weapon as described above. Ensure that the safety is on.
- Use a 3/16 Allen wrench to loosen and remove the bolt stop screw at the left-rear of the receiver.
- Turn the bolt handle up and pull the bolt group back and out of the receiver.
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