Beretta Sniper

Because of competition by more modern sniper rifle designs and due to the lack of interest in the M501 rifle, the product was discontinued. The 501 Sniper has been replaced in service by newer sniper rifle designs.

• Name — Beretta 501 Sniper • Origin — Italy • Type — Bolt-action Sniper Rifle • Is Ranged — YES • Used By — Italy • Manufacturer — Pietro Beretta S.p.A. • Production Date — 1985 to? • Weight — 5.55kg (empty without sights or bipod) • Length — 1165 mm • Part Length — 586 mm • Cartridge — 7.62×51mm NATO • Action — Bolt-action, modified Mauser • Rate — Manual, single shot • Velocity — 845m/sec • Feed — 5 round box magazine

The 501 is a conventional bolt-action rifle that utilizes a modified Mauser action. The 501 has a heavy, free-floating barrel fitted with a flash suppressor. The 501 fires 7.62mm NATO rounds, weighs 5.56 kg, is 1165mm in length, has a 586 mm barrel and uses a 5-round detachable box magazine. The standard stock is made of wood. Within a stock is built a tube that's attached to a receiver. It contains a harmonic balancer, a weight and springs help manage recoil. At the end of the tube can be used to mount a bipod. The sight mount is a NATO STANAG 2324 and takes any NATO-standard night-vision and optical sight.

• Italy: Italian Army, has been replaced with the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum rifles.