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JARD J50 .50 BMG rifle

JARD Inc have released a new semi automatic .50 BMG rifle, the JARD J50.

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It uses a direct gas impingement system, free floating barrel and handguard, fixed barrel and adjustable trigger to improve accuracy.

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The J50 allows quick takedown in the field.

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Specs:

* Caliber 50 BMG (12.7 X 99mm)
* Semi Automatic
*Fixed barrel
*30” stainless steel cut rifled barrel
*Length assembled 58”
*Disassembled length 48 ¾”
*Weight with 30” barrel empty 26 lbs
*Gas operated direct impingement
*Rotating bolt locking mechanism (9 lugs)
*Free float barrel and forearm
*Detachable 5 round magazine
*Weaver style scope rail 30 min. elevation (others optional)
*Adjustable trigger

MSRP: $8450.00

Hat Tip: Defense Review

Posted by Steve on Nov 13th 2008 | Filed in photos, rifles, video | Comments (2)

.50 BMG Alternatives

If you live in a state or country that does not allow civilian ownership of .50 BMG rifles there are alternative cartridges with similar ballistics to the .50 BMG.

Ammoguide.com compares the .50 BMG, .510 DTC, .416 Barrett and .50 Fat Mac.

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More here.

Posted by Steve on Nov 29th 2007 | Filed in ammunition | Comments (0)

.50 BMG Hunting

More from the guys @ Anzio Ironworks. Anzio produce a lightweight .50 BMG hunting rifle.

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Posted by Steve on Oct 11th 2007 | Filed in hunting, photos, rifles | Comments (5)