Grizzly Big Boar

Grizzly Big Boar
Type Sniper rifle
Place of origin United States
Production history
Manufacturer L.A.R. Manufacturing Inc.
Unit cost US$2,3502,700 (depending on finish)
Specifications
Weight 30.4 lb (13.8 kg)
Length 45.5 in (116 cm)

Caliber .50 BMG
Action Bolt action
Feed system Single-shot, breech-loading

The LAR Grizzly Big-Boar is a breech loading, single shot sniper rifle chambered for .50 BMG rounds. It was developed by L.A.R. Manufacturing Inc., a gunsmithing firm headquartered in West Jordan, Utah. The gun has been used in several Hollywood films, probably because its distinctive appearance and unusual loading method make it a memorable weapon. The Grizzly Big Boar is less expensive than competitors like the Armalite AR-50A1[1]

Prices

As of 2012, the weapon and its multiple finishes are priced as follows:

Features

The gun has the following features:

Specifications

The Grizzly "Big Boar" is a breech-loading, single-shot bolt-action rifle. It is chambered in .50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun) rounds. It has a barrel length of 36 inches. The Rifling twist is 1 turn in 15 inches. The weight of this weapon is 30.4 pounds without the tripod mount and scope. The overall length of this weapon is 45.5 inches. This weapon can be purchased from LAR chambered in either Match Grade or Field Grade Rounds.[4]

Films

The LAR Grizzly Big-Boar can be seen in the following movies:

Legality

Owning a rifle that uses .50 BMG rounds is legal in some U.S. states, and some places allow the use of these weapons for hunting.

See also

.50 BMG

External links

References

  1. "AR-50A1 official web page". Retrieved 1/19/2012.
  2. "LAR's official web page for the Big-boar, finishes" Retrieved 1/19/2012.
  3. "LAR's official web page for the Big-boar, features" Retrieved 1/19/2012.
  4. "LAR's official web page for the Big-boar, specifications" Retrieved 1/19/2012.
  5. www.stampede-entertainment.com Burt's Big Gun
  6. "LAR's media page" Retrieved 1/19/2012.
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