Robar RC-50
Robar Companies · Sniper Rifle · Limited Production · 2000
Also known as: RC-50, Robar .50
Overview
The Robar RC-50 is a custom-built single-shot bolt-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG, handcrafted by the Robar Companies of Phoenix, Arizona for precision long-range shooting. Each RC-50 is individually built to customer specifications, featuring Robar's proprietary NP3 nickel-phosphorus-PTFE finish for exceptional corrosion resistance and self-lubrication. The rifle emphasizes accuracy over rate of fire, with a match-grade barrel and precision-machined action delivering sub-MOA performance with quality ammunition.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 11300 g (398.6 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 11700 g (412.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1346 mm (52.99") |
| Barrel Length | 737 mm (29.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 18000 J (13276 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 4500 m (4921 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 381 mm (15.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 8 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Match Grade Steel |
| Stock Material | Fiberglass Composite |
| Finish | Np3 |
Calibers
- 12.7x99mm NATO · primary · 12.7x99mm NATO — also known as .50 BMG, .50 Browning Machine Gun, 12.7x99mm, .50 caliber
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Muzzle Brake, Picatinny Rail, Bipod, Single Shot, Match Grade Barrel, Np3 Finish, Custom Built
Production
Production years: 2000-present
Very limited custom production, built to order. Exact numbers not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Robbie Barrkman
Notes
Robar Companies is best known for their custom firearms finishing services, particularly their proprietary NP3 surface treatment that combines electroless nickel with PTFE (Teflon) particles for a self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant finish. The RC-50 showcases their capabilities in a complete rifle package. Each rifle is hand-built to order with extended lead times. The fiberglass composite stock provides a lightweight, weather-resistant platform that won't warp or shift in extreme conditions.
Background
The Robar RC-50 represents the boutique end of the .50 BMG market, where each rifle is handcrafted by gunsmiths who spent decades perfecting custom firearms finishing. Robar's NP3 treatment, originally developed for military and law enforcement applications, gives the RC-50 a distinctive satin appearance and requires virtually no lubrication, making it unusually low-maintenance for a precision rifle of this caliber.