AW50
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The AW50 is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle used by the British Armed Forces. It is a re-engineered version of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare L96 sniper rifle (the standard issue sniper rifle in the British military).
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| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Britain |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Accuracy International |
| Manufacturer | Accuracy International, |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 15 kg w/ bipod (33 lbs) |
| Length | 1,420 mm |
| Barrel length | 690 mm (27.16 inches) |
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| Cartridge | 12.7 x 99 mm NATO |
| Caliber | .50 BMG |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective range | 2,000 meters (2190 yards) |
| Feed system | Box magazine, 5 rounds |
| Sights | Mil spec Mk II in 6x, 10x and standard iron sights |
| Accuracy International rifles related |
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AI Arctic Warfare |
