CSR 50
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 737 mm
- Weight, empty
- 10.40 kg
- Introduced
- 2019
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Caracal CSR 50 is a bolt-action anti-materiel rifle chambered in 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG), designed for extreme long-range precision engagements and anti-materiel operations. The CSR 50 features a monolithic 7075 aluminum receiver, a rotational bolt with dual locking lugs, and a four-position telescopic folding stock. At 10.4 kg empty, it is relatively lightweight for a .50 BMG platform. The rifle accepts Barrett M82/M107A1 compatible magazines, ensuring wide parts availability.
The CSR 50 was developed as part of the UAE's strategy to achieve self-sufficiency in defense manufacturing across all caliber ranges. By making the CSR 50 compatible with widely available Barrett magazines, Caracal ensured that military users could source ammunition feeding systems from multiple suppliers, avoiding single-source dependency.
The CSR 50 was first displayed at IDEX 2019 and represents the largest caliber in Caracal's sniper rifle lineup. Effective range extends to 2,000 meters for point targets and 2,500 meters for area targets. The two-stage adjustable trigger has a pull weight range of 3-5.6 lbs (13-25 N). Folded length is 1,200mm.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Caracal International LLC
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2019
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 737 mm
- Overall length
- 1515 mm
- Height
- 192 mm
- Width
- 95 mm
- Weight, empty
- 10.40 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Trigger pull
- 20.0 N
- Capacity
- 10
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Steel
- Finish
- Hard anodized
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 928 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 18050 J
- Effective range
- 2000 m
- Maximum range
- 6800 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Dual locking lug bolt
Four position telescopic stock
Folding stock
Adjustable cheekpiece
Picatinny rail top
M lok handguard
Monolithic 7075 aluminum receiver
Barrett m82 magazine compatible
Muzzle brake
Bipod included
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 31 12.7x99mm NATO sniper rifles | 10.40 kg | 12.43 kg | Lighter than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 31 12.7x99mm NATO sniper rifles | 1515 mm | 1384 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 31 12.7x99mm NATO sniper rifles | 737 mm | 737 mm | Near the median |
| Magazine capacityAmong 31 12.7x99mm NATO sniper rifles | 10 | 5 | Among the largest capacities |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the CSR 50
How much does the CSR 50 weigh?
The CSR 50 weighs 10.40 kg (22.93 lb) empty. It is the 4th lightest of 31 12.7x99mm NATO sniper rifles in the catalogue.
What caliber is the CSR 50?
The CSR 50 is chambered in .50 BMG.
How many rounds does the CSR 50 hold?
The CSR 50 holds 10 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the CSR 50?
The CSR 50 is 1515 mm (59.6 in) long overall, with a 737 mm (29.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the CSR 50?
The CSR 50 is made by Caracal International LLC (United Arab Emirates).
When was the CSR 50 introduced?
The CSR 50 was introduced in 2019.
How does the CSR 50 operate?
The CSR 50 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- United Arab Emirates Armed Forces
- United Arab Emirates
Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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