Accuracy International AX50

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Accuracy International AX50
Type Anti-materiel rifle
Place of originUnited Kingdom
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
Manufacturer Accuracy International
Produced2010-present
Specifications
Mass12.5  kg (27.6  lb) (with empty magazine)
Length1,370 mm (53.9 in)
1,115 mm (43.9 in) folded
Barrel  length685.8 mm (27.0 in)
Width125 mm (4.92 in)
164 mm folded
Height190 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 range2,500 m (2,734 yd)
Feed system5-round detachable box magazine
SightsStandard: S&B 5-25×56 PM II telescopic sight

The Accuracy International AX50 is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle manufactured by British firearms company Accuracy International.

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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]

History

The AX50 is a variant of the AX series of sniper rifles that entered production in 2010. Designed by Accuracy International to meet the modern demands of military and police units alike, the AX50 Is designed with long range precision accuracy in mind for a more accurate anti-materiel weapon. [3]

According to Accuracy International, the development of the series was partly influenced by the Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) U.S. Special Operations Command solicitation, an undertaking by the U.S. military for a new and improved Precision long range rifle. The PSR contract was ultimately granted to Remington's Modular Sniper Rifle. [4]

Design

The AX50 is a bolt-action,.50 BMG anti-materiel rifle weighing 12.5  kg (27.6  lb ), and is 1,370  mm (53.9  in ) in overall length with a 685.8  mm (27.0  in ) free floated barrel that can be changed in less than 10 minutes. The rifle itself is built on an aluminum chassis, and has a stock which can be folded to the left to shorten the overall length of the rifle when needed, and features a two-stage trigger with a 3.3 to 4.4 lbs. adjustable pull. The receiver and bolt featuring a 60° bolt throw are made of steel. The AX50 comes with an integrated Picatinny rail as well as a "Firing pin cocking indicator" safety allowing the user to ascertain whether a cartridge is chambered. [5] Accuracy International actively promotes fitting the Schmidt & Bender PM II / MILITARY MK II product line as sighting components on their sniper rifles and sells these telescopic sights as accessories, which is rare for a rifle manufacturer.

Variants

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AX308 variant on display

The AX sniper rifle series comprises variants which were designed for various cartridges.

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