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Armalite AR-30

Armalite AR-30
ArmaLite AR-30
Type Bolt action rifle Placeoforigin United States

Production history
Designed 2000 - 2002 Manufacturer ArmaLite Produced 2003 - Present

Specifications
Weight Length Barrellength Cartridge 12 lb (5.5 kg) 48 in (1219 mm) 26 in (660 mm) .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum .338 Lapua Bolt action 5-round detachable magazine Can use any scope with Picatinny railing

Action Feedsystem Sights

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. [1]

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 brake 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-30

References
[1] AR-30 Press Release from Internet Archive. (http:/ / web. archive. org/ web/ 20010603133339/ www. armalite. com/ library/ pressReleases/ AR50press_release. htm) Retrieved on November 12, 2007.

Armalite catalogue from 2006

External links
Armalite AR-30 Owners Manual (http://www.gunknowledge.com/Documents/Armalite/index.html) ArmaLite AR30 Bolt-Action Rifle @shootingtimes.com (http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun_reviews/ armalite_121206/) Official Page (http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=30M338& Category=0406c9ff-539d-4b4c-ae1f-d045b91324c3)

Article Sources and Contributors

Article Sources and Contributors


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License
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