Robar RC-50
Overview
Robar RC-50
Robar RC-50 anti-material rifle with camouflaged fiberglass stock. Note the multi-slotted muzzle brake.
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Description
Introduction
The RC-50 is an anti-materiel rifle of US origin. It was originally developed by Robar for civilian target shooting at long ranges. Since 12.7mm rifles started to be used by the military the RC-50 is also marketed for law enforcement and military use. The RC-50 was also promoted as a counter-sniper rifle.
Design
The RC-50 is a bolt action rifle of a conventional design. The long and fluted barrel is fitted with an efficient muzzle brake, which is notably smaller than most muzzle brakes on 12.7mm rifles. The bolt is machined out of a single block of metal. A McMillan fiberglass stock is used and a bipod is fitted as standard. The original RC-50 has a fixed stock and the RC-50F a folding stock, but is otherwise the same. Many features can be built to user specification, such as the color of the fiberglass stock.
Firepower
The RC-50 fires the 12.7x99mm round from a 5 round detachable box magazine. As a bolt action rifle its rate of fire is limited. Due to its long and heavy barrel its accuracy is very good and sub MOA accuracy can be achieved. With match ammunition targets out to 2.000 m can be engaged.
Users
Aside from civilian sales the RC-50 was adopted by various law enforcement agencies in the USA, including the US Coast Guard. Several nations abroad also adopted the RC-50 in limited numbers.
Details
Media
Robar RC-50
Robar RC-50 with camouflaged fiberglass stock. Note that the barrel is only partially visible in this picture.
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Robar RC-50
Robar RC-50 anti-material rifle with camouflaged fiberglass stock. Note the multi-slotted muzzle brake.
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