McMillan TAC-50

🇺🇸United States
McMillan Firearms
2000 – Present
Overview
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The McMillan TAC-50 is a long-range anti-materiel rifle, known for its accuracy and use by military and law enforcement. It held the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill from May 2017 until November 2023.
Specifications

General

ActionBolt-action
Caliber.50 BMG
Barrel Length Mm737 mm
Magazine Capacity5
Research Notes

American .50 caliber precision rifle

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The TAC-50 is a McMillan .50 BMG anti-materiel and long-range sniper rifle.

The McMillan TAC-50 belongs to the modern .50 caliber precision-rifle class. McMillan's current owner's manual documents the TAC-50 series, while Military Factory summarizes its anti-materiel and sniper role. The design uses a bolt-action layout and a heavy .50 BMG cartridge for long-range precision effects against materiel and personnel targets.

Long-range anti-materiel precision

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The rifle combines .50 BMG energy with precision optics and a stable bolt-action platform.

The TAC-50 is not a general infantry rifle. It is a specialist weapon for long-range engagements where projectile energy, wind performance, and target effect matter more than portability or rate of fire. Its detachable magazine, heavy barrel, muzzle brake, and precision stock system support deliberate long-range shots.

Canadian C15 and record-range reputation

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The TAC-50 is strongly associated with Canadian long-range sniper use and several record-distance engagements.

The rifle's reputation comes partly from adoption by Canadian forces as the C15 long-range sniper weapon and from high-profile combat records. Those records should not overshadow the practical role: a team-carried precision system for anti-materiel, overwatch, and extreme-range fire. The page is important because users often search for TAC-50 by name.

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