AR-30
Encyclopedia
The Armalite AR-30 is essentially a scaled-down version of the firm's AR-50
rifle and is available in three cartridges; the .308 Winchester
, .300 Winchester Magnum
and .338 Lapua
.
It had been unveiled at the 2000 SHOT SHOW as part of Armalite's attempt to showcase their sniper rifles.
is optional on the .308 Win. and .300 Win. Mag models; it is standard on the .338 Lapua model. The scope rail is mil-standard with boss to engage cross-slot on the receiver. Stock comes in 3 sections, extruded forend, machine grip frame with vertical grip, forged and machined removable buttstock. The buttplate is vertically adjustable, specifically built for heavy calibers.
Armalite AR-50
-Design:The AR-50 rifle utilizes weight and a large fluted muzzle brake to provide very mild recoil. The AR-50 weighs approximately 34 pounds and is a single shot bolt action rifle. The barrel is extremely thick and rigid to minimize the "whip" effect of rifle barrels which flex when fired.The...
rifle and is available in three cartridges; the .308 Winchester
.308 Winchester
The .308 Winchester is a rifle cartridge and is the commercial cartridge upon which the military 7.62x51mm NATO centerfire cartridge is based. The .308 Winchester was introduced in 1952, two years prior to the NATO adoption of the 7.62x51mm NATO T65...
, .300 Winchester Magnum
.300 Winchester Magnum
The .300 Winchester Magnum is a popular, belted, bottlenecked magnum rifle cartridge that was introduced by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1963 as a member of the family of Winchester Magnum cartridges. The .300 Winchester Magnum is a magnum cartridge designed to fit in a standard length...
and .338 Lapua
.338 Lapua
The .338 Lapua Magnum is a specialized rimless bottlenecked centerfire cartridge developed for military long-range sniper rifles. The Afghanistan War and Iraq War made it a combat-proven round with ready and substantial ammunition availability...
.
It had been unveiled at the 2000 SHOT SHOW as part of Armalite's attempt to showcase their sniper rifles.
Design
The AR-30 features a 5-round detachable box magazine. Weight is 12 pounds empty. 26 inch chrome-moly barrel, 6 groove, RH 1:10 inch twist and 48 inches overall length. The receiver is modified octagonal form, drilled and slotted for a scope rail. The bolt is a dual front locking lug. There is a Schilen standard single stage trigger with approximately a 5 LB. pull. A muzzle brakeMuzzle brake
Muzzle brakes and recoil compensators are devices that are fitted to the muzzle of a firearm or cannon to redirect propellant gases with the effect of countering both recoil of the gun and unwanted rising of the barrel during rapid fire...
is optional on the .308 Win. and .300 Win. Mag models; it is standard on the .338 Lapua model. The scope rail is mil-standard with boss to engage cross-slot on the receiver. Stock comes in 3 sections, extruded forend, machine grip frame with vertical grip, forged and machined removable buttstock. The buttplate is vertically adjustable, specifically built for heavy calibers.