http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009 ... -the-week/

 

Supposedly, the civilian version will be released at the end of the week. The rifle appears to be very NJ-Legal sans the presence of a flash hider. But from what I understand, much of the barrel specs are from the AR, so it may be possible to mount a muzzle break on the thing instead.

 

Definitely holding off on a new AR until more comes out on this thing.

Don't hold your breath waiting for it

I won't, but I won't put up a large monetary investment into ARs like I was planning. I will just modify the one I currently own.

 

I have it planned...

 

Immediate (this year):

-YHM Muzzle Break

-YHM hooded front flip-up sight

 

Intermediate (Next year):

-Magpul MOE handguards

-Rails for handguards and light.

 

Long term (3 years):

-Flip up BUIS (YHM)

-Magpul collapsible (yet pinned) stock

-Magpul grip with CR123 battery core insert

-EOTech (optional, not necessary, I might get tritium sights in lieu of this.

 

Hopefully, in 3 years, the ACR will have been out for some time in the civilian market, it will have been "beta-tested", and the kinks worked out of it. By then, my AR mod will be complete, and I can spend a year reserving funds for an ACR.

I would defenetly like to check this out if it dose come out since ive decided to start checking out AR's

Since it's not "significantly identical to" any firearm on the ban list, can we get it with a collapsible stock, pistol grip and a flash hider?

Im pretty certain that any rifle with 2 or more of the "evil features" counts as an assault rifle regardless of similarities to existing banned guns. If I am wrong I will happily concede as I want one of these so freaggin badly...

Im pretty certain that any rifle with 2 or more of the "evil features" counts as an assault rifle regardless of similarities to existing banned guns. If I am wrong I will happily concede as I want one of these so freaggin badly...

 

Send the firearm to ADCO, and have them remove the F/H and replace with a Muzzle Break.

well i really want one, i may even be willin to just shell out the money if it falls into my price range. i love the whole concept of barrel/caliber swapping with no tools!

well i really want one, i may even be willin to just shell out the money if it falls into my price range. i love the whole concept of barrel/caliber swapping with no tools!

 

It's quite amazing. I really hope the US Military gives it a hard look in the future, it appears to be an immense improvement over the AR platform.

Close ups: http://www.aacblog.com/?p=5218

If the stock dont collapse/fold and it has a muzzle comp/brake and no evil bayo lug, I cant see why it wouldnt be legal.

looks like the stock would need to be modded at the very least.

I havent seen any pics of the muzzle w/o a silencer on it, so not sure about that.

Does it take AR mags? :twisted:

As far as I've seen, the barrel is free-floated with no dedicated location for a bayo lug. Good riddance anyway, no real need for a bayo lug on combat rifles anymore. And yes, the ACR accepts all AR mags.

I can't wait as well. Just curious what mods would have to take place on it though.

Kinda the same thing for a SCAR. The stock both collaspes and folds.

Strictly for S&G's, what is the projected price tag on these things? More then the SCAR?

The ACR is officially on the market from my understanding. The price is still quite outrageous (2600/3000), but one of the big things that people were QQing about has been addressed. The ACR will now come in 1x9 and 1x7 twist: http://www.bushmaster.com/acr/#/intro

 

If the price for the basic configuration can come down to around $2000, I might seriously consider getting one.

teh ACR will now come in 1x9 and 1x7 twist

Glad they pulled their heads out of their behinds and listened to people.

As far as I've seen, teh barrel is free-floated with no dedicated location for a bayo lug. Good riddance anyway, no real need for a bayo lug on combat rifles anymore. And yes, teh ACR accepts all AR mags.

I must assume that you were Army?

I must assume that you were Army?

Maybe, why? Haha, that's a curious thing to ask.

I must assume that you were Army?

Maybe, why? Haha, that's a curious thing to ask.

I was USMC, bayonet is still taught at the School Of Infantry.

I was USMC, bayonet is still taught at the School Of Infantry.

Ah ok. Yea, they still teach bayonet as well (BLOOD MAKES THE GREEN GRASS GROW ) during BCT... still have my bayonet proficiency badge somewhere. But these days, everyone is issued at least one knife (if not going downrange with a couple), and taught pretty intensive combatives (they changed to Brazilian ground fighting recently)... and if anything, more emphasis is put on using the rifle system as a bludgeoning device then a piercing one if need be.

ACR's in stock at AIM

put me down for 3. lol. jk

Can we get em in NJ? i want the "enhanced" version w/ the fixed stock from the "basic" model. then I can add a Troy Ind muzzlebrake. Is the feasible?? HELP! I got $$ burning a hole in my pocket.

fondled one at Brick armory last night. they are avail and at a pretty damn good price too.

fondled one at Brick armory last night. they are avail and at a pretty damn good price too.

 

any idea on pricing?

Tip's Hardware in West Creek has one for $2100.

I'm pretty psyched that the price on these went down to $2000 as quickly as they did. By the time I have the funds comfortably saved up for the ACR, hopefully the 1x7 barrel and spare internals will be available. I'm also hoping that the 18'' barrels and 6.8 barrels would be available by then (might be interesting to toy around with 6.8).

 

The kicker right now has to be the lack of accessibility to internals. I don't want a space-age poodle shooter to become a space-age club because something happens to the bolt

BushMaster ACR parts are now IN STOCK on their website.

I am ordering the fixed stock for a future ACR "enhanced" purchase.

Not a fan of the collapsable stock, even though its not permitted here.

The tri-rail that the Enhanced version is coming with would be nice, if it were longer IMO. With the accessibility/interchangeability of Magpul's MOE rail kits with the ACR basic handguards, the enhanced version almost doesn't seem like its worth the extra $200-300+.

The folding stock seems really nice, though, I can't complain about there being a compliant stock available (unlike the SCAR which might require some finesse-- without getting into the AWB debate again).

 

There is a vid up of a short torture test:

 

Also, for anybody who owns an basic ACR, what are the dimensions? I know the OAL is 37.3'', but what is the height and depth? Thanks in advance.

 

ETA: I also don't see the point of getting the Enhanced as we (NJ residents) can't leave the blackout flash hider on