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The Thompson Auto Ordnance TAO50 is a bolt-action .50 BMG rifle engineered for long-range shooters and extreme-distance hunters who demand precision, power, and reliability. Built on a patent-pending design, this 29-inch barreled platform delivers the raw capability to shoot beyond 2,000 yards with accuracy that rivals dedicated competition and military-grade systems. The TAO50 combines serious engineering with practical shooter ergonomics—a rare find in the .50 BMG class.
Finished in Flat Dark Earth anodized aluminum, the TAO50 wears a professional look that's as durable as it is purposeful. The barrel features a 1:15 twist rate paired with a high-efficiency muzzle brake, managing recoil while optimizing bullet stability. At 25.5 pounds and 61 inches overall, it's a substantial rifle—but the engineering keeps it manageable for shooters who understand what they're handling. The receiver is custom-engraved with the Thompson Bullet Logo, and the muzzle brake carries matching custom work, adding character to a serious tool.
The platform ships ready to customize and shoot: Magpul PRS Gen 3 precision stock (adjustable for length of pull and comb height), MOE+ grip, Timney AR-style trigger with ambidextrous safety, and integrated accessory and optics rails for mounting glass, batteries, and tactical gear. An Accu-Tac bipod comes mounted, and a 10-round black magazine ensures you have capacity for extended shooting sessions. The whole system arrives in a custom hardcase with wheels, protecting your investment and making transport and storage straightforward.
This is a rifle for shooters serious about .50 BMG precision shooting, whether you're pushing distances on the range, testing load development, or pursuing legal big-game hunting where the cartridge is permitted. If you've been shopping .50 BMG rifles and found factory options either overbuilt or under-featured, the TAO50 splits the difference with thoughtful design and genuine versatility.
| Caliber | .50 BMG |
| Barrel Length | 29 inches |
| Barrel Twist | 1:15 |
| Overall Length | 61 inches |
| Weight | 25.5 lbs |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Finish | Flat Dark Earth anodized |
| Stock | Magpul PRS Gen 3 precision adjustable stock |
| Trigger | Timney AR-style with ambidextrous safety |
| Grip | Magpul MOE+ |
| Bipod | Accu-Tac included |
| Muzzle Device | High-efficiency muzzle brake |
| Rails | Full accessory and optics rails |
| Included Case | Custom hardcase with wheels |
The TAO50 features full accessory and optics rails integrated into the receiver, giving you flexibility to mount your choice of long-range scope, rangefinder, laser, or other tactical optics. The rail system is designed to support heavy magnum-class optics and accessories.
Yes. The rifle ships with a Magpul PRS Gen 3 precision stock that features adjustable length of pull and adjustable comb height, allowing you to dial in the fit for your individual shooting position and stock weld.
The TAO50 comes ready to shoot with a Timney AR-style trigger, Magpul MOE+ grip, Accu-Tac bipod, 10-round magazine, and a custom hardcase with wheels for transport and storage. The receiver and muzzle brake are custom-engraved with the Thompson Bullet Logo.
The .50 BMG generates extreme recoil. The TAO50's high-efficiency muzzle brake redirects gases to mitigate felt recoil and help you manage follow-up shots and target tracking at extreme distances.

SKU: 145480112 • Weight: 52oz





Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Thompson Auto Ordnance TAO50 is a bolt-action .50 BMG rifle engineered for long-range shooters and extreme-distance hunters who demand precision, power, and reliability. Built on a patent-pending design, this 29-inch barreled platform delivers the raw capability to shoot beyond 2,000 yards with accuracy that rivals dedicated competition and military-grade systems. The TAO50 combines serious engineering with practical shooter ergonomics—a rare find in the .50 BMG class.
Finished in Flat Dark Earth anodized aluminum, the TAO50 wears a professional look that's as durable as it is purposeful. The barrel features a 1:15 twist rate paired with a high-efficiency muzzle brake, managing recoil while optimizing bullet stability. At 25.5 pounds and 61 inches overall, it's a substantial rifle—but the engineering keeps it manageable for shooters who understand what they're handling. The receiver is custom-engraved with the Thompson Bullet Logo, and the muzzle brake carries matching custom work, adding character to a serious tool.
The platform ships ready to customize and shoot: Magpul PRS Gen 3 precision stock (adjustable for length of pull and comb height), MOE+ grip, Timney AR-style trigger with ambidextrous safety, and integrated accessory and optics rails for mounting glass, batteries, and tactical gear. An Accu-Tac bipod comes mounted, and a 10-round black magazine ensures you have capacity for extended shooting sessions. The whole system arrives in a custom hardcase with wheels, protecting your investment and making transport and storage straightforward.
This is a rifle for shooters serious about .50 BMG precision shooting, whether you're pushing distances on the range, testing load development, or pursuing legal big-game hunting where the cartridge is permitted. If you've been shopping .50 BMG rifles and found factory options either overbuilt or under-featured, the TAO50 splits the difference with thoughtful design and genuine versatility.
| Caliber | .50 BMG |
| Barrel Length | 29 inches |
| Barrel Twist | 1:15 |
| Overall Length | 61 inches |
| Weight | 25.5 lbs |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Finish | Flat Dark Earth anodized |
| Stock | Magpul PRS Gen 3 precision adjustable stock |
| Trigger | Timney AR-style with ambidextrous safety |
| Grip | Magpul MOE+ |
| Bipod | Accu-Tac included |
| Muzzle Device | High-efficiency muzzle brake |
| Rails | Full accessory and optics rails |
| Included Case | Custom hardcase with wheels |
The TAO50 features full accessory and optics rails integrated into the receiver, giving you flexibility to mount your choice of long-range scope, rangefinder, laser, or other tactical optics. The rail system is designed to support heavy magnum-class optics and accessories.
Yes. The rifle ships with a Magpul PRS Gen 3 precision stock that features adjustable length of pull and adjustable comb height, allowing you to dial in the fit for your individual shooting position and stock weld.
The TAO50 comes ready to shoot with a Timney AR-style trigger, Magpul MOE+ grip, Accu-Tac bipod, 10-round magazine, and a custom hardcase with wheels for transport and storage. The receiver and muzzle brake are custom-engraved with the Thompson Bullet Logo.
The .50 BMG generates extreme recoil. The TAO50's high-efficiency muzzle brake redirects gases to mitigate felt recoil and help you manage follow-up shots and target tracking at extreme distances.
SKU: 145480112 • Weight: 52oz
