The St. George Arms .50 BMG Bullpup in the Flesh — NRA 2016

The Leader 50 A1 is only 18.5 pounds, unloaded.

As we reported last week, the Leader 50 A1 semi-auto bullpup sniper rifle chambered .50 BMG was going to be featured at NRA 2016.  Well, I went by the St. George Arms booth to see this bad boy in the flesh, and it’s every bit as cool as I had hoped.

After picking it up, I immediately saw its appeal.  It’s relatively light, only 18.5 pounds and, with a 24-inch barrel and overall length of 40 inches, highly portable. When I cradled it in my arms for a brief moment, I became amped up.  I was ready to kick the tires and light the fires!

Of course, the question is, what’s it like to shoot this thing?  Being so light, does it kick like a mule deer on steroids?

This has to be one heck of a muzzle break!

Hopefully, we can find out the answer to that question in the very near future and bring you a full-length feature review of the Leader 50 A1.  But for now, here are the specs, along with some more cool pics and a short video of Mr. St. George firing his wonderful creation.

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I wish the Leader had a considerably lower price point. But then again, I think that about almost every gun I see at the show.

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A look at the sights. Not bad. Of course, you’re probably going to want to mount a nice optic on this beast.

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Features

• Lightest and most compact semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle in the world.
• Action: Gas-Operated (Short-Stroke Piston), Rotating Bolt (Triangular)
• Weight (empty): 18.5 lb (8.39 kg)
• Barrel Length: 24 in (609 mm)
• Overall Length: 39.5 in (1,003 mm)
• Magazine: 10-round detachable box
• AR-15-style pistol grip and safety lever.
• Left-handed version available.
• Starting at $8,200 (MSRP) + shipping

One of the kind gentleman at the booth. You can see just how portable it is.

For more information, make sure you check out the St. George Arms website.