Finally bought my first AR!

[Budasac 13]

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:

 

 

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Went full rifle length huh?  How much did it run you?

[Budasac 13]

$675 with case and 100 rounds.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Sounds like a good deal to me.

[checko 180]

I like it. Gonna do bullseye?

 

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[T Bill 649]

This is a gun used for shooting the national match course under service rifle rules. Good pickup. Enjoy.

[vladtepes 1,060]

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

[checko 180]

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.

 

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[matty 810]

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

[jm1827 284]

Nice rifle- let us know how it shoots!

[Budasac 13]

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.)

[Shawnmoore81 623]

Nice gun.

[checko 180]

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?

 

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[Budasac 13]

Too small for your hand? Jesus. What kind of 'squatch paw do you have?

 

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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.

[checko 180]

Lol fair enough

 

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[Scorpio64 5,156]

Nice score.

[Old Glock guy 1,127]

Very nice acquisition!  Good luck with it.  Your 15-22 is a good trainer, as the controls are almost exactly the same.

[Eric. 9]

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

[JTS1469 0]

I have a strange feeling the trigger is much better then stock by now. Nice rifle! Saturdays only 5 days away

[Dragline 11]

I like it!

 

My friend has a Bushmaster like that. Fun to shoot.

[Chuck 1]

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.

[Budasac 13]

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.

[ADK1113 1]

Swap out that trigger (if it is stock) for a Velocity drop in 3.5 lb. Trigger. Costs about 135 shipped

 

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[louu 399]

Swap out that trigger (if it is stock) for a Velocity drop in 3.5 lb. Trigger. Costs about 135 shipped

 

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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.

[louu 399]

http://www.cumberlandmatches.com/

Best range in a 500 mile radius for this kind of shooting.

[ADK1113 1]

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

 

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[Ray Ray 3,566]

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.

[TokenEntry 293]

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.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

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.

[ajr576 5]

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.