The Auto-Ordnance Thompson TAO (brand part no. TAO416), chambered in the formidable .416 Barrett, is a manually operated bolt-action rifle, not a semi-automatic, despite its listing here alongside our semi-auto rifles. The TAO pairs a 29-inch barrel with a 10-round magazine for serious long-range reach. Its bolt-action design trades rate of fire for the mechanical simplicity and consistency long-range shooters look for in a big-bore platform. This is a rifle built around one purpose: putting .416 Barrett rounds on target at extreme distance.

Key Specifications

• Operates as a manually cycled bolt-action, not a semi-automatic, despite its listing among semi-auto rifles.
• Chambered in .416 Barrett, a long-range cartridge built for extreme reach and terminal performance.
• Built around a 29-inch barrel rifled with a 1-in-15 twist matched to .416 Barrett projectiles.
• Feeds from a 10+1 capacity magazine, with one 10-round magazine included.
• Uses a patent-pending roller-bearing bolt for smooth, controlled cycling under heavy recoil.
• Fitted with a high-efficiency muzzle brake to tame recoil from the .416 Barrett cartridge.
• Rides on a collapsible Magpul PRS Gen 3 stock for an adjustable length of pull and cheek height.
• Ships with an Accu-Tac bipod for stable prone or bench shooting.
• Equipped with a full-length Picatinny top rail for mounting long-range optics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Thompson TAO semi-automatic? No, it is a manually operated bolt-action rifle, which trades rate of fire for mechanical simplicity and consistency at extreme range.

What is .416 Barrett built for? It’s a long-range cartridge designed for extreme reach and terminal performance well beyond standard hunting or tactical calibers.

How many rounds does the magazine hold? The included magazine holds 10 rounds of .416 Barrett.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance Thompson TAO Bolt-Action Rifle

Order the Auto-Ordnance Thompson TAO in .416 Barrett from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your local FFL. Built under Kahr Arms‘ Auto-Ordnance brand, the TAO is a standout long-range option among our full semi-auto rifles selection.