Armalite AR-30

Infobox Weapon
name= ArmaLite AR-30


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origin= United States
type= Bolt action rifle
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design_date= 2000 - 2002
manufacturer= Armalite
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production_date= 2003 - Present
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weight= 12 lb (5.5 kg)
length= 48 in (1219 mm)
part_length= 26 in (660 mm)
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cartridge= .308 Winchester,
.300 Winchester Magnum
.338 Lapua
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action= Bolt action
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feed= 5-round detachable magazine
sights= Can use any scope with Picatinny railingThe 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. [ [http://web.archive.org/web/20010603133339/www.armalite.com/library/pressReleases/AR50press_release.htm AR30 Press Release from Internet Archive.] Retrieved on November 12, 2007.]

Design

The AR-30 features a 5-round detachable box magazine. Weight is 12 pounds empty. 26 inch barrel, 48 inches overall length. A muzzle brake is optional on the .308 Win. and .300 Win. Mag models; it is standard on the .338 Lapua model.

References

ee also

*Armalite AR-50, .50 caliber rifle.

External links

* [http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun_reviews/armalite_121206/ ArmaLite AR30 Bolt-Action Rifle @shootingtimes.com]
* [http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=30M338&Category=0406c9ff-539d-4b4c-ae1f-d045b91324c3 Official Page]