Accuracy International AS50
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| Type | Anti-materiel rifle, sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2007 |
| Produced | 2007 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 27 lb (12.2 kg) (no scope/sight, empty mag) |
| Length | 53.9" (1369 mm) |
| Barrel length | 692 mm |
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| Cartridge | .50 BMG |
| Action | Gas operation, direct impingement |
| Rate of fire | semi-automatic, estimated at 5 rounds/1.6 seconds |
| Effective firing range | 1,800 m |
| Feed system | 5 or 10-round detachable box magazine |
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The AS50 is a .50 BMG sniper/anti-materiel rifle manufactured by British firearms producer Accuracy International. The AS50 enables operators to engage targets at very long range with high accuracy using explosive or incendiary ammunition. The AS50 employs a gas operated semi-automatic action and muzzle brake, allowing for lower recoil than the AW50 bolt-action rifle and faster target acquisition. The rifle is highly transportable, ergonomic and lightweight. It can be disassembled in less than three minutes and serviced without tools.
The AS50 is designed for the British Armed Forces and United States Navy SEALs, the rifle is employed due to its high rate of fire (five rounds in 1.6 seconds). This high rate of fire is due mostly to the floating barrel and the lightweight titanium frame.
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