The Bushmaster BA50 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 50 BMG with a 29-inch phosphate chrome barrel and a 10-round capacity. The receiver is finished in Flat Dark Earth aluminum, paired with a black Ergo grip and stock. The free-float billet handguard keeps the barrel free of contact for consistent long-range performance. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Bushmaster 
• Model: BA50 
• Caliber: 50 BMG 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 29 inches 
• Color/Finish: Flat Dark Earth receiver, Black grip/stock 
   

Detailed Features 

• 29-inch phosphate chrome barrel 
• Free-float billet handguard 
• Flat Dark Earth aluminum receiver 
• Black Ergo grip 
• 10-round capacity

Owners of the BA50 treat it primarily as a long-range precision platform, and the 29-inch barrel length draws consistent approval for the velocity it sustains with 50 BMG ammunition. The Flat Dark Earth receiver finish gets positive attention for its appearance and corrosion resistance.

The free-float billet handguard is seen as a practical feature that keeps accuracy consistent across a firing session. Ergonomically, the Ergo grip and stock arrangement works well for prone and bench shooting, though the overall weight and length of the BA50 make field carry less convenient.

At its price point, the BA50 competes in a segment where buyers are comparing it against purpose-built precision bolt guns. Some owners find the fit and finish acceptable for the category; others feel the trigger could be crisper from the factory and swap it early on.