McMillan Tac-50

Type: Anti-materiel rifle, Sniper rifle

Place of origin: United States


Service history

In service: 2000-present

Wars: Afghan War


Production history

Designed: 1980s

Manufacturer: McMillan Brothers Rifle Co.

Produced: 1980s–present


Specifications

Weight: 26.0 lb (11.8 kg)

Length: 57.0 in (1,448 mm)

Barrel length: 29.0 in (737 mm)

Cartridge: .50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm)

Action: manually operated rotary bolt action

Muzzle velocity: 823 m/s (2,700 ft/s) (Hornady 750 gr A-MAX)

Effective range: 2,000 m (2,190 yd)

Feed system: 5 round detachable box magazine

Sights: Customizable; 16x telescopic sight standard in Canadian Forces