Last month Bushmaster was awarded a patent (#7810271) for an AR-15 (or AR-10) compatible modular rifle system. The patent proposes using a mag well that can be removed from the lower receiver. The mag well could be any conceivable length in order to accommodate special [Read More…]
The Bushmaster ACR has been recalled because it can go full-auto under some circumstances. If you own one, make sure you send it in to be fixed. Not only is it a safety hazard but a legal one. The BATFE are not fond of firearms firing more than one shot when the trigger [Read More…]
Ryan Smith, of Bushmaster, hosted Drake Clark from Magpul at the Bushmaster factory. Drake was one of the co-designers of the original Magpul Masada. This video, a TFB exclusive, shows Drake putting an ACR through its paces … This video clears up the debate of [Read More…]
Law Enforcement Organizations are now able to purchase the Bushmaster ACR with barrel lengths from 10.5″ to 18″ and in either .223 Rem. or 6.8mm SPC. The press release did not say anything about a select fire model so I am unsure if a full-auto trigger [Read More…]
Bushmaster has launched a YouTube channel for the ACR. The video embedded below shows how quick it is to convert a standard ACR to an enhanced ACR, which you may recall I recently blogged about. Magpul’s original design goal of making the rifle as modular as [Read More…]
Bushmaster is now selling stocks and handguards for the ACR. The Folding/Adjustable stock sells for $150. If you don’t mind the Magpul MOE-style handguard it is much cheaper to purchase the basic ACR model, which sells for about $400 less than the enhanced model, [Read More…]
The Bushmaster Enhanced ACR is better known as The-ACR-As-Magpul-Intended-It-To-Be. [ Many thanks to Joe for emailing me the link. ]
Bushmaster’s first A-TACS camo rifle is the Bushmaster A-TACS M4-Type Carbine. MSRP is $1350.
Kyle, a reader, did this model for his design school portfolio. The model is made up of 3,794 triangles. I wish I was this talented.
SayUncle made this video of the ACR at the NRA Show. Unc said about the trigger … Also, the ACR had an amazing out of the box trigger. I even asked if it was a special trigger and was told that was standard. Little creep and a nice clean break.
Glenn M. Gilbert of American Rifleman reviews the ACR … Was the ACR worth the wait? To my way of thinking, the question is moot. Bushmaster didn’t tie up anyone’s money by taking orders it wouldn’t be able to fill or leave anyone hopelessly unarmed. The ACR [Read More…]
Jim Shepherd reports … Recent moves to consolidate manufacturing and production processes include the Marlin impending relocation from its long-time home for a yet-undecided Remington location and the imminent closure and disposal of Bushmaster’s Arizona [Read More…]
Multiple people in the Freedom Group have assured me that Bushmaster is not laying off any executives. I retract my previous statement on the subject. I profoundly apologize for stating that executives were being laid off. I don’t believe anybody lied to me, but [Read More…]
UPDATE: THE INFORMATION IN THE POST IS INCORRECT AND HAS BEEN RETRACTED. My sources tell me that about 20 members of Bushmaster’s senior staff have been quietly laid off. This follows the laying off of production staff that has happened twice in the last four [Read More…]
The most-anticipaed-gun-that-you-cannot-afford is officially shipping this week, although judging by online auctions, some dealers got their quota early. [ Many thanks to Ben for emailing me the link . ]
Les Baer Custom has cloned the 6.5mm Grendel and named their creation the .264 LBC-AR. So why would Les Baer, who were well known for producing quality licensed 6.5mm Grendel AR-15 rifles, start competing with Alexander Arms? Let me tell you why. Back in the late 90s [Read More…]
Richard Mann over at Guns & Weapons has gotten his hands on a Bushmaster ACR and posted photos. Lucky guy!
Remember at the end of last year when a guy named Jesse James won a Bushmaster ACR? Well, he had much more restraint, and foresight, than I would have had. Instead of taking his new baby to the range the moment he got it, he put it in his safe without firing a shot. Now [Read More…]
This video is amazing. I wish I had half his talent! [ Many thanks to Todd for emailing me the link. ]
NRA Rifleman’s Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe and Tyler Kreis test the Bushmaster ACR at the NRA HQ range.
The Bushmaster ACR may have gotten all the attention from the press, but Bushmaster have also launched a few other products. The Bushmaster MOE is a new entry-level M4-style carbine which features Magpul MOE accessories. They feature an MOE collapsible stock, MOE pistol [Read More…]
Bushmaster are now selling a AR-15 chambered in 7.62x39mm. The carbine takes 7.62x39mm specific magazines that hold 26 rounds. From its 16″ M4-profile barrel Bushmaster say it will achieve 2300 FPS velocity with 122 gr. bullets. It is available with either a [Read More…]
One of the criticisms levied at the Bushmaster ACR by the internet gun community was that it was only available with a 1:9 barrel twist. Bushmaster has quietly updated their website and added a 1:7 twist rate barrel as an option alongside the 1:9. The 1:7 twist helps [Read More…]
This Bushmaster ACR was on display at Magpul’s SHOT Show booth. Bushmaster will almost certainly introduce an ACR finished in the A-TACS Camo scheme, although they have not announced anything yet.
Over at AR15.com Jarrod McDevitt, a Bushmaster employee, has answered commonly asked questions about the ACR rifle. What I did not realize is that the production version of the ACR does not use AR-15 barrels or triggers! Let me remind you all this forum is for product [Read More…]
The LONG anticipated Bushmaster ACR has been officially launched. I warn you in advance that it is priced FAR higher than what was rumored! As you can see above, there are four models (ACR SS 16M B, ACR SS 16M C, ACR FR 16M B and ACR FR 16M C ). Essentially there are [Read More…]
This, also “leaked”, video shows the Remington MPD and AAC guys demonstrating the Remington ACR. The computer animations of the rifle are AMAZING! Defense Review has analyzed the video. [ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me the link. ]
Yesterday I blogged about Jesse James receiving the first consumer ACR rifle. He has had the rifle photographed and posted the photos on ar15.com. Ignore all Spike’s Tactical logos, they were added to the photos and are not on the actual gun. Jesse says … [Read More…]
Jessie James, winner of the AAC Silencer Shoot silent auction, has received his Bushmaster ACR. AAC Blog has photos.
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