Armalite AR-30
The ArmaLite AR-30 is a bolt-action rifle manufactured by Armalite. Based in part on Armalite's AR-50 rifle, the AR-30 is available in three cartridges:.308 Winchester,.300 Winchester Magnum and.338 Lapua. It was introduced at the 2000 SHOT Show.
Armalite AR-30
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- ArmaLite AR-30
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- bolt-action rifle
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- United States
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The ArmaLite AR-30 is a bolt-action rifle manufactured by Armalite. Based in part on Armalite's AR-50 rifle, the AR-30 is available in three cartridges:.308 Winchester,.300 Winchester Magnum and.338 Lapua. It was introduced at the 2000 SHOT Show.
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• Name — ArmaLite AR-30 • Origin — United States • Type — Bolt-action rifle • Is Ranged — yes • Design Date — 2000–2002 • Manufacturer — ArmaLite • Production Date — 2003–present • Variants — * AR-30 (2003–2012) • AR-30A1 (2013–present) • Weight — 10.1 lbs (AR-30) 13 lbs (AR-30A1) • Length — 42 in (AR-30) 46 - (AR-30A1) • Part Length — 24 in (AR-30) 24 - (AR-30A1) • Cartridge —.308 Winchester.300 Winchester Magnum.338 Lapua Magnum • Action — Bolt action • Feed — 5-round detachable magazine • Sights — Can use any scope with Picatinny railing
Design
Design
The AR-30 features a 5-round detachable box magazine. The weight is 12 pounds empty. It includes a 26-inch chrome-moly barrel, 6-groove, RH 1:10-inch twist, and 48 inches overall length. The receiver is modified in octagonal form, drilled, and slotted for a scope rail. The bolt is a dual front locking lug. There is a Shilen standard single-stage trigger with approximately 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.
AR-30A1
AR-30A1
In November 2012, Armalite announced the introduction of the AR-30A1. The AR-30A1 is completely redesigned and shares few parts in common with the original AR-30. The new A1 model is available in two calibers:.300 Winchester Magnum and.338 Lapua Magnum. Both chamberings are available in a "standard", fixed stock version and a "target" version with a thumb-wheel adjustable stock and enhanced sight and accessory rails. The AR-30A1 replaces the AR-30 in the Armalite product lineup.
AR-31
AR-31
ArmaLite announced the introduction of the AR-31 at the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers Expo in October 2013. The AR-31 is a short-action rifle based on the long-action AR-30A1. The initial rifle offered was chambered in.308 Win, and the rifle will accept AR-10B magazines.
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