By: Fred Mastison
When the discussion on powerful rifles starts, the .50 BMG round ultimately enters the conversation. Known for its ballistic prowess, it is seen as the king of go-far and hit hard. The challenge has always been just how to tame this beast. While the 125-pound M2 machine gun does a decent job of managing this spicy round, we want something a little more portable. Enter the team at Auto Ordnance. Their solution is the Thompson TAO50 in .50 BMG.