When Auto-Ordnance rolled the Thompson TAO50 into SHOT Present earlier this yr, it stopped shooters of their tracks. Now, this bolt-action .50 BMG monster is formally delivery — and it’s each bit as massive, unhealthy, and unapologetically American as we hoped.
A .50 BMG Constructed for Critical Shooters
Tipping the scales at 25.5 kilos and stretching out to 61 inches, the TAO50 is chambered in .50 BMG and sports activities a 29-inch precision barrel with a 1:15 twist fee. The rifle is out there in Rugged Black or Flat Darkish Earth anodized finishes and comes with a Magpul PRS Gen 3 inventory, MOE+ grip, and Timney AR-style set off for a surprisingly comfy capturing expertise. An Accu-Tac bipod offers rock-solid stability.
Auto-Ordnance’s patent-pending curler bearing bolt and proprietary muzzle brake design maintain the massive .50 on the right track and assist tame recoil. Barrel muzzle threads are reduce 1″-14, opening up compatibility with suppressors from producers like Revolutionary Arms, Elite Iron, B&T, and HUXWRX — however go away your Barrett M107 brake or can at house, they’re not rated for bolt weapons.
Options That Matter
Caliber Choices: .50 BMG or .416 Barrett
Barrel: 29″ with 1:15 twist, 1″-14 threaded muzzle
Weight: 25.5 lbs (fastened inventory) / 27.5 lbs (folding inventory)
Furnishings: Magpul PRS Gen 3 inventory, MOE+ grip
Set off: Timney AR-style for a crisp, clear break
Journal: Makes use of Barrett M107A1 10-round magazine
Stability: Accu-Tac bipod included
Storage/Transport: Ships in a customized, wheeled arduous case
There’s additionally a folding-stock variant with an built-in monopod, which shaves a couple of inches for storage and transport (however provides about two kilos). Each fashions put on the enduring Thompson “bullet” emblem on the decrease receiver and muzzle brake.
MSRP & Availability
The TAO50 begins at $8,699 for the Rugged Black mannequin, with the FDE model coming in at $8,799. Each are delivery now in customized arduous circumstances, able to hit the vary or stretch their legs on the mile line.
This isn’t simply one other .50 — that is Auto-Ordnance’s assertion piece, constructed to dominate something in its crosshairs.
The place To Purchase
