AS 50

Type	Anti-materiel rifle, Sniper rifle
Place of origin	United Kingdom

Designed	2007
Produced	2007

Weight	27 lb (12.2 kg) (no scope/sight, empty mag)
Length	53.9" (1369 mm)
Barrel length	692 mm

Cartridge	.50 BMG
Caliber	.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 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 rifle has an accuracy of 1.5 MOA. The barrel is free floated. 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 can accurately engage targets at over a 1,500 metres (1,600 yd) distance.
The AS50 weighs 14.1 kilograms (31 lb) empty and holds five rounds of .50 BMG in a single stack removable box magazine.