So i have been kicking around the idea of a 50 since the new year. now ive been starting to look alot more and i think realistically ill prob end up getting 1 around oct/nov (rather have $ in hand vs using a credit card).

Anywho, like any other caliber, there are tons of companies out there.  my budget is around 7k...8k MAX.  In all honesty, this will mostly be a range toy but 1 that I would like to get better with LONG distance shooting.  *right now i have my bench rest 308 and feel really good with it out past 500+ yards.   As far as which... I have been really leaning towards the Barrett  M82a1.  mainly I like the semi auto and the "lack" of AS harsh recoil vs a bolt action.  that being said, ill be paying a few thousand more vs a m95..  that and id much prefer to have a magazine vs single load.   my only other "issue" is suppression.  I am sure ONE day, id like to supressor the 50 (even though that suppressor will prob cost  2500-3k and that would be WAY down the line).  I alo reload so id have no issue reloading ammo for this.  I guess I am just looking for some guidence/experience in the relm of 50 cals.   for now, basically to I get the m82a1 which id be "happier" with but I know i could never suppress it, or the m95 and 1 day get the supressor, but its not a semi auto.

Unless you just got the cash to blow suppressing a semi auto 50, get what you can afford, and will enjoy shooting.

I'd lean toward the M82A1 or derivative semi auto, personally.  More fun shooting it, and not so much worry about suppressing an inherently noisy, supersonic, large-bore round.

to me its either direction, i can get the m82A1...which, unless there is some  HUGE issue i havent been told about, i will prob go with.     Where as if i got the m95, the $ i save from not getting the semi i can prob get the supressor for it....BUt, idk how much ill REALLY like doing the bolt action thing on a bull-pup.

If you are wanting more accuracy at longer ranges, you can get it much cheaper that 7k-8k. The M82 is a fun gun to shoot, but a $3000-$3500 AR-50 or State Arms, or Ferret-50 will out perform it hands down. I shoot a highly modified State Arms Shorty (you probably won't like it due to it's Shell Holder Bolt design) and can be reloaded and ready to fire before my target has been pulled and spotted. This is in 1000 yd FCSA Matches. I've seen the AR-50 win many matches and watched a new world record being shot out of a modified (new barrel) Ferret-50.

I am not a big fan of the AR-50 but i will say price wise, it IS probably the best bang for your buck.  maybe im stuck on the semi auto aspect.  I really dont want a 50 as JUST a range toy, cause that would be an expensive range toy.  I am more into precision shooting when i go out to the range. I have other guns for when i go out with friends and its more of a blasting type range day.

I agree, a scope will have to be part ofthe price.  After I got my last scope for my rifle, I have no issue with spending the coin on a good quality scope.

I own three 50 cals.
A custom AR50 for match shooting, a custom serbu semi for match + hunting, and a custom Noreen ULR for round testing + hunting.
I've owned an M82 and would recommend it whole heartedly, but the long range accuracy wasn't there for me and I sold it to build a Tac50.
I sold the Tac50 to buy the serbu when it finally came to market.
The serbu was the only semi auto 50 cal rifle I could make NY SAFE act compliant, otherwise I would've bought a Barrett CQ.
There's nothing like the fun and utter destruction a semi auto 50 cal can cause.
Of course, that comes with a big price tag to feed the beast. Reloading is a must, unless you burn money to heat the mansion ?
The newer Barrett M107's can be suppressed and that brings a whole new level of fun to the table.
If your looking to suppress a semi, I would check with Barrett to see if you can add the newer style 107 muzzle brake/ suppressor attachment to an 82 before buying an 82.
Otherwise, be on the lookout for an M107 and keep saving your pennies till you can afford one and a lot of ammo.

Is your Noreen accurate?

Yes, but not as much fun as my Semi Auto, even after I made it SAFE act compliant to keep it !