AW50

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The AW50 is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle used by the British Armed Forces. It is a re-engineered version of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare L96 sniper rifle (the standard issue sniper rifle in the British military).

AI Arctic Warfare .50
Type Anti-materiel rifle
Place of origin United Kingdom
Service history
Used by Britain
Production history
Designer Accuracy International
Manufacturer Accuracy International,
Specifications
Weight 15 kg w/ bipod (33 lbs)
Length 1,420 mm
Barrel length 690 mm (27.16 inches)
Cartridge 12.7 x 99 mm NATO
Caliber .50 BMG
Action Bolt-action
Effective range 2,000 meters (2190 yards)
Feed system Box magazine, 5 rounds
Sights Mil spec Mk II in 6x, 10x and standard iron sights
Accuracy International rifles related

AI Arctic Warfare
AI AWP ('Police')
AI AWM ('Magnum')
Australian AW50F
Swedish PSG-90


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