Bushmaster ACR almost here

[rhineoshott]

The site opens very soon.

http://www.bushmaster.com/acr/

[Hoosier]

I got an email from them with a breakdown of four different models, and some additional info... Looks like fixed and folding stocks, A-2 style handguard vs. quadrail style, and 9.5, 14.5, and 18" barrels in addition to the 16.5.

H.

[sniper7]

Looks pretty sweet to me. I am trying to decide to save for one of these or possibly for a Larue OBR. I really want a .308 AR platform, but the ACR is pretty damn cool

[al_g]

Has there been anything released about pricing? Also with the 14.5" is there going to be factory pinned muzzle device to get it over 16" and avoid SBR tax stamp?

[rhineoshott]

I got an email from them with a breakdown of four different models, and some additional info... Looks like fixed and folding stocks, A-2 style handguard vs. quadrail style, and 9.5, 14.5, and 18" barrels in addition to the 16.5.

H.

Sweet! I was hoping they would offer some options, especially with the handguard.

I'd like to know about the Magpul Massoud, the .308 version of the Masada. Magpul didn't sell the rights to that like they did with the Masada.

There is a 16.5" barrel they'll sell. You could probably buy a 14.5 and have the FH pinned by a shop.

[ryanek9freak]

WOW, another 5.56. Not impressed. If i were to spend that kind of money, I'd just get a Sig 556 pistol.

Now, make that bitch available in .308, with a 10.5" barrel and we'll talk....

[Ridge]

Apparently one website lists the price at $1500, but a Bushmaster rep suggested $2700+. Magpul said that was not their understanding, in response.

We'll have to wait, I guess. But the civilian release is supposed to be closer to March 1st now.

[coop68]

well there goes my savings great lol. i will be saving for one now.

its not just a .223 there is also 6.8mm upper check out this site form bushmaster!

http://www.bushmaster.com/Press-release-11810.asp

[Paradude54]

Yawn, another trendy, but spiffy piston AR-15. I fully expect to see it in the next installment of Terminator or Alien, if they make anymore of these movies.

$1500 or $2700, it's still over priced. I can build a more accurate AR-15 to the exact specs that I want for much less than this. I fail to be impressed.

[BadShot]

Paradude, take some more time to read what the ACR brings to the table, it isn't just another baby step in the 5.56 world. The ACR is what the SCAR should of and could have been. You of course can almost always build a more accurate rifle than what you'll find from a mass production weapon, I don't think this weapon is being advertised as a sub-moa distance shooter.

Yes I'm a fan of the platform, have been since the Masada introduction several years ago. I'll end up buying one and most likely trimmng the AR Herd to do so. Like many facets of life, intention and tool selection should occur in that order.