Accuracy International AX50
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The Accuracy International AX50 is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle manufactured by British firearms company Accuracy International.
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Accuracy International AX50 | |
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Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
Place of origin | United Kingdom |
Service history | |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Accuracy International |
Produced | 2010-present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 12.5 kg (27.6 lb) (with empty magazine) |
Length | 1,370 mm (53.9 in) 1,115 mm (43.9 in) folded |
Barrel length | 685.8 mm (27.0 in) |
Width | 125 mm (4.92 in) 164 mm folded |
Height | 190 mm (7.48 in) |
Cartridge | .50 BMG |
Action | Bolt-action Two-stage trigger, set at 1.5 to 2.0kg (3.3-4.4 1bs) |
Muzzle velocity | 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 2,500 m (2,734 yd) |
Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine |
Sights | Standard: S&B 5-25×56 PM II telescopic sight |
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Devised as an upgrade to the AW50 rifle, the AX50 is built to withstand sustained, heavy usage and constant military deployment. It was designed to allow the operator a high level of accuracy and performance in harsh conditions.[1][2]