The British Accuracy International AS50 BMG Sniper Rifle

The British Accuracy International AS50 BMG Sniper Rifle 

Weight	27 lb (14.1 kg) (no scope/sight, empty mag)
Length	53.9" (1369 mm)
Barrel length	692 mm
Cartridge	12.7 x 99 mm NATO
Caliber	12.7 mm .50 BMG
Action	Direct impingement
Rate of fire	semi-automatic, estimated at 5 rounds/1.3 seconds
Effective range	1,500 m
Feed system	5 or 10 round detachable box magazine

The AS50 fifty caliber (12.7mm) sniper / antimateriel rifle is the latest development of the famous British company Accuracy International Ltd. First displayed in January 2005 in USA at the ShotShow-2005, this rifle reportedly has been developed especially for US SOCOM users, and is now being tested by the US NAVY Special Operations center. The AS50 is to provide combat operators with highly accurate and rapid aimed fire at extended ranges. The rifle has an accuracy of 1.5 MOA. The barrel is free floated and features a dual chamber muzzle brake to reduce recoil, which is lower than that of the AW50 bolt action .50 BMG rifle. The two-part machined steel receiver features an integral accessory rail for the mounting of optical sights. Two additional rails are mounted on the sides of the short barrel shroud. An adjustable bipod and rear support leg/hand grip allow for stable shooting. This weapon is proven to accurately hit a target over a mile away. The low recoil system built in the back of the rifle can allow it to fire rapidly while still retaining its accuracy.The AS50 weighs 14.1 kg empty and holds 5 rounds of .50 BMG in a single stack removable box magazine.