Does anybody here have any info on the Armalite AR30? It looks like it would make a damn fine sniper rifle, but there's just not a whole lot of info available on it that I can find. Does anybody know the scoop on it?

Biding my time; saving my $.

Eddie

Try the Armalite website, Although the article on the AR30 says that it is a prototype the article was dated 2000, So it may be on the market now.

I've checked the Armalite website with little results...I saw an ad in GW/LE that had better/ more current information. If I remember correctly, it is now being offered in .243, .300 Win. Mag., .308, and .338 Lapua.

Hell with the 30, I want an AR-50![:D]

[img]http://weareguns.com/new50.jpg[/img]

"ARMALITE AR-50
Our newest rifle is intended to provide an economical, accurate rifle
for shooters interested in the challenges of long range shooting. The
ArmaLite AR-50 is an innovative, single shot bolt action rifle bearing a
unique  octagonal receiver bedded into an aluminum stock. It is equipped
with a modified M16 type vertical pistol grip and a removable buttstock
for ease of transport.


$2,500 + $45 shipping

MODEL: AR - 50
CALIBER: .50BMG
RECEIVER FORM:MODIFIED OCTAGONAL FORM, DRILLED AND
                              SLOTTED FOR SCOPE RAIL
BOLT: TRIPLE FRONT LOCKING LUG
EXTRACTOR:  SAKO TYPE
EJECTOR: SPRING LOADED PLUNGER, AUTOMATIC EJECTION
TRIGGER: SINGLE STAGE
BARREL: 31" TAPERED, 8 GROOVE RH 1:15 INCH TWIST
MUZZLE DEVICE: CYLINDRICAL MULTIFLUTE RECOIL CHECK
STOCK: 3 SECTION: EXTRUDED FOREND, MACHINED GRIP
              FRAME WITH M16 TYPE GRIP AND MACHINED
              REMOVABLE BUTTSTOCK
BUTTPLATE: PACHMAYR
FINISH: MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATED STEEL,
             HARD ANODIZED ALUMINUM
OVERALL LENGTH: 59 INCHES
WEIGHT: 34 POUNDS
COMPLETE WITH: OWNERS MANUAL
                                LIFETIME WARRANTY
                                Aspirin
                                Ear plugs
ACCESSORIES: ........."
 [url]http://weareguns.com/armar50.html[/url]

It is not in production yet.  The .338 Lapua is one of the first calibers that will be produced.

1, If you are looking I know of one here local used very little - less bipod and scope for about $2,000. I thought about picking it up but I just can't seem to find the extra funds right now. It truly is a beast! I picked it up and fell in love with it. The dealer has it sitting on its side on a glass case and it started to pop the glass we got to it just before it shattered. That pup is a hefty one.

E-mail me if interested.

While doing the infoseek thing, does anyone know anything about the Kel-Tec sub rifle series? Just thought I'd ask.

I was with the Armalite guys today at a range in Mesa, and I got to shoot an AR-50 a couple of times.
I was amazed at how little (NONE!!) recoil there was, and how it wasn't as loud when I was shooting it as when I was standing to the side. Their Muzzle Brake is one of the most effective that I've ever experienced on a .50BMG.


I think I need one.

Don't believe subject rifle is shipping as yet.
Also believe first calibers available will be in .243 and .308.  Later a slightly "beefier" version will be offered in .300WinMag and .338 Laupa.
Pegasus would have this answer.

ArmaLite told me that .338 Lapua will be among the initial calibers.