Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf

Alexander Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2001

Weight (empty)3650 g (128.8 oz)
Overall Length920 mm (36.22")
Barrel Length419 mm (16.50")
Magazine Capacity7 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity564 m/s (1850 fps)
Muzzle Energy3445 J (2541 ft·lbf)
Effective Range200 m (219 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum

Primary Caliber: .50 Beowulf

The Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf is a heavy-caliber AR-15 platform rifle chambered in the proprietary .50 Beowulf (12.7x42mm) cartridge developed by Bill Alexander. It was designed to give the AR-15 platform vehicle-stopping power for checkpoint and short-range defensive use, delivering bullet weights between 200 and 600 grains at typical muzzle energies above 3,000 joules. The rifle uses a standard AR-15 lower receiver mated to a dedicated upper, modified bolt with rebated rim bolt face, and sing...

Country of Origin: United States

Designer: Bill Alexander