Budasac 13 Posted July 27, 2015 Well I finally did it. Everyone should have at least one AR and after putting it off for ever I finally picked one up. I found a Bushmaster for sale locally and it seemed like a good deal so I jumped on it. I do have a S&W M&P 15-22, but I don't really count that as an AR since it's .22lr. Anyway here she is: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted July 27, 2015 Went full rifle length huh? How much did it run you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budasac 13 Posted July 27, 2015 $675 with case and 100 rounds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted July 27, 2015 Sounds like a good deal to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 27, 2015 I like it. Gonna do bullseye? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted July 27, 2015 This is a gun used for shooting the national match course under service rifle rules. Good pickup. Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted July 27, 2015 I am actually starting to grow to like the whole classic carry handle thing.. I am not sure if I am growing to like it enough to own one.. but who knows.. nice purchase.. I can't believe how cheap ARs have gone.. remember that short period of time where ALL ARs were like a million dollars... LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 27, 2015 I am actually starting to grow to like the whole classic carry handle thing.. I am not sure if I am growing to like it enough to own one.. but who knows.. nice purchase.. I can't believe how cheap ARs have gone.. remember that short period of time where ALL ARs were like a million dollars... LOL Some sellers haven't realized they've gone down. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty 810 Posted July 27, 2015 I saw that one, was waiting to see how long it would last or if the price dropped. Sort of thing I am looking for, a 20" barrel and useful for NRA competition. Not that I am any good, just would like to try with an AR, rather than M1 for a change Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted July 27, 2015 Nice rifle- let us know how it shoots! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budasac 13 Posted July 27, 2015 I wasn't planning on shooting it in competition but I do shoot Standard Pistol Bullseye matches so, maybe I'll give rifle a try as well. I'll have to look into it a little. The carry handle is detachable so I can mount a scope on it if I wanted but, I was specifically looking for a classic style rifle so I'll likely leave it just the way it is. The only change I plan to make is toi add a Magpul grip. (the stock grip is too small for my hands.) I'll be sure to post a range report as soon as i get a chance to shoot it. (may be a while though.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted July 27, 2015 Nice gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 27, 2015 I wasn't planning on shooting it in competition but I do shoot Standard Pistol Bullseye matches so, maybe I'll give rifle a try as well. I'll have to look into it a little. The carry handle is detachable so I can mount a scope on it if I wanted but, I was specifically looking for a classic style rifle so I'll likely leave it just the way it is. The only change I plan to make is toi add a Magpul grip. (the stock grip is too small for my hands.) I'll be sure to post a range report as soon as i get a chance to shoot it. (may be a while though.) Too small for your hand? Jesus. What kind of 'squatch paw do you have? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budasac 13 Posted July 27, 2015 Too small for your hand? Jesus. What kind of 'squatch paw do you have? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk I'm only 5'9" but I have big hands. I could palm a basketball when I was 16. The Magpul grip is a little thicker and feels more comfortable to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted July 27, 2015 Lol fair enough Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,120 Posted July 27, 2015 Nice score. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,125 Posted July 27, 2015 Very nice acquisition! Good luck with it. Your 15-22 is a good trainer, as the controls are almost exactly the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric. 9 Posted July 27, 2015 Looks like a post ban but pre Freedom Group XM 15? For service rifle competition, you might not get the accuracy potential with the stock chrome lined barrel. The stock trigger would be a huge hinderance too. Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTS1469 0 Posted July 27, 2015 I have a strange feeling the trigger is much better then stock by now. Nice rifle! Saturdays only 5 days away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragline 11 Posted July 28, 2015 I like it! My friend has a Bushmaster like that. Fun to shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck 1 Posted July 28, 2015 Well I finally did it. Everyone should have at least one AR and after putting it off for ever I finally picked one up. I found a Bushmaster for sale locally and it seemed like a good deal so I jumped on it. I do have a S&W M&P 15-22, but I don't really count that as an AR since it's .22lr. Anyway here she is: Where did you pick it up. I've been looking at one they want $699. Then i saw the same one online for $575 w/case, then $12.00 shipping and then transfers etc.. would make it $650 ish. Was gonna see if they would come close. They have about 25 of them left. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budasac 13 Posted July 28, 2015 Where did you pick it up. I've been looking at one they want $699. Then i saw the same one online for $575 w/case, then $12.00 shipping and then transfers etc.. would make it $650 ish. Was gonna see if they would come close. They have about 25 of them left.It was a private sale. Found it on Armslist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADK1113 1 Posted July 28, 2015 Swap out that trigger (if it is stock) for a Velocity drop in 3.5 lb. Trigger. Costs about 135 shipped Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louu 399 Posted July 28, 2015 Swap out that trigger (if it is stock) for a Velocity drop in 3.5 lb. Trigger. Costs about 135 shipped Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk If your going to shoot CMP ATC with it the trigger needs to be 4.5 lbs. Minimum. Get the Geissele 2 stage high speed national match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louu 399 Posted July 28, 2015 http://www.cumberlandmatches.com/ Best range in a 500 mile radius for this kind of shooting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADK1113 1 Posted July 28, 2015 If your going to shoot CMP ATC with it the trigger needs to be 4.5 lbs. Minimum. Get the Geissele 2 stage high speed national match.Ahh i didnt realize he was shooting matches with it. Disregard Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted July 28, 2015 I am actually starting to grow to like the whole classic carry handle thing. I like the carry handle look on short rifles with standard furniture too. Like the ones used by Robert DeNiro and Val Kilmer in Heat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TokenEntry 293 Posted July 29, 2015 I like the carry handle look on short rifles with standard furniture too. Like the ones used by Robert DeNiro and Val Kilmer in Heat. I believe in Heat they're using A1C7 uppers w/CAR stocks. If you want to purchase the same quality original Bushmaster rifle, look at Windham Weaponry. AFAIK, ammo is going to be limited as the BBL's come in 1/9 twist only. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted July 29, 2015 I believe in Heat they're using A1C7 uppers w/CAR stocks. If you want to purchase the same quality original Bushmaster rifle, look at Windham Weaponry. AFAIK, ammo is going to be limited as the BBL's come in 1/9 twist only. Colt 733's with 11.5" Barrels and CAR stocks. Fixed carry handles, not removable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajr576 5 Posted August 1, 2015 Budasac, I'm pretty sure that I looked at that exact rifle a few weeks ago. Was the seller's name Andy? If so, I decided not to buy it since the barrel was quite loose and I was concerned that there might be other issues with the rifle. I'm hoping that he either had the barrel tightened before he sold it to you or made you aware of the issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites