Bushmaster BA30
Bushmaster Firearms International · Rifle · In Production · 2022
Overview
The Bushmaster BA30 is a straight-pull bolt-action rifle built on an AR-10/DPMS LR-308 pattern platform and chambered in .308 Winchester (with a 6.5 Creedmoor option). Its defining feature is a bilateral straight-pull bolt handle that protrudes from either side of the upper receiver, combined with spring-assisted loading that lets the bolt fly forward under spring pressure for rapid follow-up shots. The rifle uses an interchangeable XM-10 M-LOK free-float handguard, a DM2S two-stage AR-pattern trigger (compatible with any AR-style fire control group), an adjustable BFI folding stock with interchangeable recoil pad, and standard SR-25/AR-10 magazines.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 800 m/s (2625 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3100 J (2286 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 4700 m (5140 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Finish | Hard Coat Anodized |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62x51mm, .308 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ar Pattern Safety Selector, Manual Safety
- Features: Straight Pull Bolt, Ambidextrous Bolt Handle, Spring Assisted Loading, M Lok Handguard, Free Floating Barrel, Ar10 Compatible Magazine, Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake, Threaded Barrel, Dm2s Two Stage Trigger, Ar Pattern Fire Control, Folding Adjustable Stock, Interchangeable Recoil Pad
Variants
- Bushmaster BA30 6.5 Creedmoor — Alternate Caliber
- Bushmaster BA30 24in — Long Barrel
Production
Production years: 2022-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approximately $1,799. Introduced in 2022; updated for SHOT Show 2026. Offered with 18-inch and 24-inch barrels in .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor. Ships threaded with a Snake Charmer muzzle brake.
Background
The BA30 was Bushmaster's attempt to bring the speed of a straight-pull action - long popular in European competition and hunting - to the familiar AR-10 ergonomics and magazine compatibility favored by American shooters, splitting the difference between a precision bolt gun and a semi-automatic rifle.