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Robar RC-50

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The Robar RC-50 is an American bolt-action anti-material rifle introduced in 1985 and built by Robar Companies of Phoenix, Arizona. It is chambered for the 12.7x99mm NATO round, better known as the .50 BMG, and feeds from a five-round detachable box magazine fitted under the receiver. The rifle weighs about 25 pounds and is roughly 36 inches long overall, with a 29-inch barrel and a 24-inch barrel offered as an alternative. Its receiver carries a precision machined bolt action and accepts many aftermarket scopes, with a 16x telescopic sight the main fit. A large slotted muzzle brake, an adjustable shoulder stock and a folding bipod complete the layout. Effective range is given as about 2,000 meters. The weapon is meant to disable light armor, sensors, track links and fortified positions, and it can also serve as a heavy anti-personnel rifle. The RC-50F variant adds a side-folding stock for transport. Malaysia's PASKAL special forces are reported among its users.

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Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Rifle 1
Classification
Caliber
.50 BMG 1
Introduced Year
1985 1
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1. Robar RC-50 Anti-Material Rifle (Military Factory)
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    The American-made Robar RC-50 was designed with the Anti-Material Rifle role in mind - firing the massive 12.7x99mm NATO standard cartridge.
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    firing the massive 12.7x99mm NATO standard cartridge.
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    United States | 1985
  • Operated By: United States Armed Forces, Operators list
    [ Malaysia; United States ]
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Robar RC-50 (Wikipedia)
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The Robar RC-50 is a bolt-action anti-materiel rifle chambered in .50 BMG (12.7×99 mm NATO) manufactured by Robar Companies, Inc.
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