Bushmaster BA50
Bushmaster Firearms International · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2009
Overview
The Bushmaster BA50 is a long-range bolt-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG, built around a modular receiver designed for precision shooting at extreme distances. It features a 29-inch free-floating chrome-moly barrel with a three-port muzzle brake, a full-length Picatinny rail, and a Magpul PRS Gen3 precision-adjustable stock. The receiver is engineered for effortless bolt operation with improved extraction and cartridge feeding, fed from a 10-round detachable box magazine. A 30-inch carbine variant with a shorter barrel is also offered for users who want a more compact .50-caliber package.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 13381 g (472.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1441 mm (56.73") |
| Barrel Length | 737 mm (29.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 15240 J (11240 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 6800 m (7437 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 381 mm (15.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- .50 BMG · primary · 12.7x99mm NATO — also known as 12.7x99mm, .50 Browning, 12.7mm NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Two Position Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Three Port Muzzle Brake, Full Length Picatinny Rail, Magpul Prs Gen3 Stock, Adjustable Stock, Fluted Bolt, Modular Design, Removable Carry Handle, Monopod Compatible, Hard Case Included
Variants
- Bushmaster BA50 FDE — Finish Fde
- Bushmaster BA50 Carbine — Carbine
Production
Production years: 2009-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approximately $5,984. Ships with a hard case. Offered in black and FDE (flat dark earth) Cerakote finishes, and in both 29-inch rifle and 22-inch carbine barrel lengths.
Background
Bushmaster's foray into the .50 BMG market positioned the BA50 as an affordable American-made alternative to the Barrett M82/M107 for long-range and anti-materiel-style precision shooting, leaning on a conventional bolt-action design rather than a semi-automatic one to keep weight, cost, and complexity down.