McMillan TAC-50
| McMillan Firearms TAC-50 | |
|---|---|
A Canadian Army McMillan TAC-50 (C15) Long-Range Sniper Weapon (LRSW) | |
| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2000–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan War in Iraq (2013–2017) |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | McMillan Firearms |
| Produced | 2000–present |
| Variants | TAC-50A1, TAC-50A1-R2, TAC-50C |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 26.0 lb (11.8 kg) |
| Length | 57.0 in (1,448 mm) |
| Barrel length | 29.0 in (737 mm) |
| Cartridge | .50 BMG |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 823 m/s (2,700 ft/s) (750 gr A-MAX load) |
| Effective firing range | 1,800 m (1,970 yd) |
| Maximum firing range | Estimated 7,700 m (8,420 yd) (750 gr A-MAX load). Confirmed 3,540 m (3,870 yd) |
| Feed system | 5 round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Customizable; 5-25x telescopic sight standard in Canadian Forces |
The McMillan TAC-50 is a long-range anti-materiel rifle. The TAC-50 is based on previous designs from McMillan, which first appeared during the late 1980s. From May 2017 until November 2023, it held the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill. McMillan produces several .50 caliber rifles, based on the same proprietary action, for military, law enforcement and civilian use. It is produced in Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States by McMillan Firearms.
The TAC-50 is a military and law enforcement weapon, which, designated as the C15, has been the standard long-range sniper weapon (LRSW) of the Canadian Army since 2000. Rifles of the TAC-50 family are guaranteed to provide 0.5 minute of angle (MOA) groups with match-grade ammunition under ideal conditions.