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The AS50 is a long range sniper rifle using .50 cal ammunition. It is the latest product
of British firearms producer Accuracy International and was designed and produced in 2006. The AS50 is highly accurate rifle which can use explosive or incendiary bullets. It uses a gas operated semi-automatic action for quick firing. It is also lightweight and easily transportable.

The barrel is floating free and uses dual chamber muzzle brake to reduce recoil which is very
low for this kind of rifles. On the rail there is mounted an optical sight. It is efficient up
to a mile away. This rifle has not seen action yet as it still waits to get into the service.

AS50 Sniper Rifle Specifications:

Weight: 14.1kg empty
Length: 1.369 m
Cartridge: 12.7×99 mm NATO 5 rounds
Caliber: 12.7 mm .50 BMG
Action: semi-automatic rate of fire
Range: over a mile

Source future-weapons.org