SilencerCo Maxim 50 explained

SilencerCo Maxim 50
Origin:United States of America
Type:Muzzle-loading rifle
Is Ranged:yes
Manufacturer:SilencerCo
Unit Cost:$999 (MSRP)
Production Date:Since 2017
Length:45inches[1]
Part Length:20inches
Caliber:.50
Action:Muzzle loaded
Feed:Single shot

The SilencerCo Maxim 50 is a .50 caliber muzzle-loading rifle with an integrated sound suppressor, which is a Traditions Vortek Strikerfire with a SilencerCo suppressor welded onto the end of a shortened barrel. As a muzzleloader, the rifle is not considered a firearm under the Gun Control Act of 1968;[2] and the integrated suppressor is exempt from the US National Firearms Act because it is permanently attached to the rifle.[3] When fired, the rifle has a report of 139.9 decibels.[1]

The firearm does not have iron sights, so requires a telescopic sight.[1] The recoil is reported to be less than for a non-suppressed .50 caliber in-line rifle.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hardware: SilencerCo Maxim 50 . . 24 May 2018.
  2. Web site: FFL Newsletter: Federal Firearms Licensee Information Service. Feb 2005.
  3. Web site: No federal gun control for new silencer-muzzleloader. Aaron. Smith. 21 September 2017 .