{"id":761,"date":"2026-09-06T13:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T17:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slavguns.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/06\/bushmaster-ba30-shot-show-2026-first-look\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T13:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T17:24:32","slug":"bushmaster-ba30-shot-show-2026-first-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slavguns.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/06\/bushmaster-ba30-shot-show-2026-first-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Bushmaster BA30 Is Back: Shot Show 2026 Booth First Look"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Booth \/ in-store first look from Shot Show \u2014 not a range T&amp;E report. We missed their range-day demo in this clip.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Channel fans and family \u2014 a number of years ago the <strong>Bushmaster BA30<\/strong> made a big impression on me, and now it\u2019s back on the Shot Show floor. Short booth walkaround, not a live-fire review\u2026 but worth a look if you liked the original concept.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BRAND NEW! Bushmaster BA30 #ShotShow2026\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pQBw47o1tNI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Everyday gear lists: <a href=\"https:\/\/slav.li\/amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SlavGuns Amazon<\/a>. Support the channel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC-9L8A-ErbbszFrgXbs6QnA\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">join on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What it is<\/h2>\n<p>The BA30 is Bushmaster\u2019s spring-assisted, almost bolt-action rifle concept \u2014 the same idea that stuck with me years ago, refreshed for this show. On the booth floor they walked through a couple of updates rather than a full teardown.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s new on the floor<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Feeding improvements<\/strong> \u2014 one of the changes they called out<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buffer tube removed<\/strong> \u2014 they dropped the buffer-tube setup on this iteration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Folding stock<\/strong> \u2014 folds, extends, with a <strong>cheek riser<\/strong> you can change; vibe is closer to an AK-style folder than a classic AR stock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Availability &amp; range day<\/h2>\n<p>They said it should be available relatively soon \u2014 I heard <strong>Q2<\/strong> on the floor. They also mentioned roughly <strong>10,000 rounds<\/strong> through one at range day. I missed that range-day demo, so this clip is booth-only. Treat durability and timing as what was said at the show, not something I verified on the clock myself.<\/p>\n<h2>Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Bushmaster BA30 is back: spring-assisted bolt-ish rifle, updated feeding, no buffer tube, folding stock with adjustable cheek riser. Shot Show booth first look \u2014 watch the Short for the fold demo, then wait for a real range report before you plan a buy. Keep squatting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Would you run a folding BA30, or stick with a conventional bolt gun?<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Some links are affiliates. Purchases may support the channel at no extra cost to you. Always follow federal, state, and local law. Firearms, ammo, and suppressors ship to eligible buyers only.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Booth \/ in-store first look from Shot Show \u2014 not a range T&amp;E report. We missed their range-day demo in this clip. 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