InstellArms 501 Self Loading Rifle

The 501 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) is a simple and robust design employing a conventional layout and a simple piston actuated gas operation. Furniture is typically wood or polymer, and the receiver and barrel are of simple machined steel forgings. The weapons is somewhat heavy for its type, but has proven extremely durable. The simple design is suitable for relatively low-tech environments where advanced manufacturing is not available. Conventional wisdows allows that the rifle can generally be repaired with a hammer and file.

The weapon features a detatchable 10 round magazine and fires the powerful 7x50mm cartridge, allowing the rifle to engage point targets in excess of 1000m.

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This rifle has been proven to be extrememly popular with lower tech armies, and it is manufactured under license by over 250 worlds. It ruggedness and heft lend an aire of confidence to the user and it is particularly suited for the bayonet or hand-to-hand combat. While not as acurate as it main competitor, the Marder light rifle, it is significantly less costly to manufacture.

In service with various forces

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TL Cartridge Length Width Barrel Magazine Muzzle Velocity Cyclic Rate

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