what kind of sniper rifle is this?

[Seoulstriker]

http://home.swipnet.se/longrange/Dc5.jpg

[Haiw]

AI AW50

[Argyll]

Looks like an Accuracy International AW-50?

[Seoulstriker]

thanks, guys!

[Philbert]

Isnt australia using them?

[Kingpin]

I use the same model for AWP in cstrike :lol:

[96B]

Nah I think thats actually an airsoft gun that just shoots a big BB...

[ShotOver]

Yeah, basically an Accuracy International which fires a .50.

[Eddie]

http://gunshop.clandeadgoat.net/sniper/real/aw50-2.jpg


Jep, Australia is using them as well as the UK. The UK adopted the AW50F for Bomb Disposal teams intented to use on large UXOs in situations where its difficult to get near the UXO. The ammunition is supposed to be tungsten cored, and one type has an incendiary filling.

A very nice rifle, where can I try one out? :D

[Philbert]

yeah well the ADF uses a new ammuntion:

As part of the acquisition of the anti-materiel rifle, the ADF has brought into service a new .50cal round.

The operational ammunition is made by a company called Nammo and is known as NM140.

This is a multi-purpose round that allows Army to engage the full target array, which includes personnel, light armoured vehicles, field fortifications and boats.

The match-grade ammunition is a combination of penetrator, HE and an incendiary effect all in one round.

[Guttorm]

Mmm.. Nammo... Nordic ammuniton. Scandinavian company.

[Eddie]

Anyone know what the AW50 is called in the British Army?

The AI .338 Lapua Magnum is called L115, right? (Guttorm: Lapua, another Scandinavian company :D Is Scandinavia taking over the sniper business? Come to think of it, Sako (yet another Scandinavian company) makes decent sniper rifles as well.

[Royal]

I know the AW50 has been trailed by the Royal Engineers and Royal Navy as a replacement for the Barret. I'm not aware of it having been formally accepted into service - that said, in my current job I'm a bit behind the curve on that side of life.

If anyone can confirm that it has been accepted and can give the designation, be my guest.

[HumanShield]

http://home.swipnet.se/longrange/aw50.jpg
http://www.50bmgstore.com/images/ai50sm.gif



SPECIFICATION AW50F

Length: 1350mm (53")

Weight complete: 13.64Kg (301b)

Cal: 50 BMG

Barrel length: 686mm (27")

Action: Bolt, 600 opening, 6 lugs, front locking

Magazine: 5 round, detachable box

Sight rail: MIL STD 1913

Support: Foldable, fully adjustable bipod and hand held adjustable for height, butt support.

Carriage: 4 x sling loops which allow hand and shoulder sling carriage, as well as the fitting of a back harness.

Sights: (day) 3 - 12 x 50 MKII Mil with Al Mil Dot reticle, 0.2 MRad clicks and elevation to 1500m and laser protection.

Sights: (emergency) Optional iron sights can be fitted.

Sights: (night) Optional, dedicated or complimentary, eg Simrad KN series or Hensoldt NSV 80.

Ammunition: Fires all types (note : precision varies considerably with differing types).

Ancillaries: Transit case containing spare magazines, cleaning kit and tools, slings etc.

Soft carrying case which can carry spare magazines, night sight, maintenance kit etc and which can be carried over the shoulder or on the back with a Biathion style harness.

Options: Night sights.

Night sight bracketry.

Emergency iron sights.

Ammunition - specify type required or purpose.

Bipod connection to forend - adds height and gives some fore and aft movement.


Found that http://home.swipnet.se/longrange/ACCURACY%20INTERNATIONAL%20.50%20AW.htm

[Eddie]

Royal, here's the story for you:

http://www.army.mod.uk/news/Year_2003/EOD_rifle.htm
ARMY BOMB DISPOSAL TO GET NEW .50 CALIBRE RIFLE

British Army Bomb Disposal teams are to receive a new .5in (12.7mm) rifle, firing a range of sophisticated ammunition designed to pierce bomb casings and ignite the explosive inside - allowing it to burn off harmlessly.

http://www.army.mod.uk/img/news/50cal.jpg

The new system comprises an Accuracy International AW50F .5in bolt-action rifle, fitted with a high powered telescopic sight, a laser rangefinder and a spotting Scope. The system, which has also been adopted by the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, is intended for use on large air-dropped bombs, typically larger than 225kg, and will be used where it would be difficult to approach the bomb due to the presence of obstacles or other unexploded ordnance. The ammunition is tungsten-cored, and one type has an incendiary filling.

No mention about the designation though.

[Royal]

Cheers :D