Range Report! Re-barrelled to non-restricted Bushmaster ACR

Brobee - if you ever need a shooting partner - please let me know! I might be inclined to reciprocate and get you access to PRIME gopher territory!!! My rancher hates gophers, and likes coyotes.
Think of the awesomeness of TWO NR ACR's wreaking havoc on the coyote population.

Pardon the phone pic... ditched the VFG (I'll be prone most shooting anyway) and GunKoted the barrel flat black.
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Pure Energy said:
This is exactly what I want to do, but I can't afford to do it outright. I was thinking of trading my AR plus cash to fund it, but then I am left with no restricted rifle under my name.
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Buy a stripped lower for $150 and call it good. :)

I'm probably going to sell my SR15 now, since I doubt it will get much use.
 
My factory polymer handguards (with heat shield) arrived this morning...woohoo! Here it is installed on my ACR:


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Weight of the polymer handguard is 8.75 ounces. Weight of the aluminum "enhanced" handguard is 10.75 ounces. Weight of the gun, scope/mount, and empty 5/30 magazine as pictured above is 9 pounds, 10 ounces. The balance point of the rifle with the empty magazine is on the front pivot takedown pin (I find it balances nicely!).

Canucklhead: thanks for the hunting buddy offer....but I barely have enough time to take care of myself! Also, I have one other hunting partner I occasionally go out with and it would be like "cheating" on him if I went with someone else. I'll let you know if we ever break up...haha! No wonder my wife calls it the "bro-mance".

Cheers,

Brobee
 
I've got one outbound to Herron for a swap. I've got access to a few spots for coyotes, but a day trip is required, but it's very ACR/Tavor/Kriss friendly
 
Leonidas said:
Brobee, given how heavy the ACR is what advantages do you see over a Swiss arms?
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I've actually had a non restricted Swiss arms classic green and the acr as pictured above at the range at the same time - my observations as follows:

In favor of the ACR:

  • weight- a Plane-Jane Swiss Arms non-restricted with irons weighs 9.1 lbs with the magazine. My ACR with the optics and mount weights only marginally more at 9.6lbs. If you we're starting with a flattop Swiss arms it might weigh an ounce or two less, but it would still be more than my acr as you see it above.
  • to add the same glass to a NR Swiss Arms, you'd tack on 8.4 oz for the AD Recon mount, and another 8.5 oz for the vxI 2-7x28 rimfire scope, for a total of 1 lb, 1 oz of additional weight.
  • if you are starting with an iron sighted Swiss arms, you also have to factor in the scope base.
  • they both have folding stocks, however the acr folder has various settings for LOP as well as various settings for comb height. This is a big deal, as with the iron sighted Swiss arms rifle, proper cheek weld when using glass can only be achieved with the nasty looking cheek piece and its only available in one height. Proper cheek weld with the acr is easy to accomplish.
  • the acr's centre of gravity is significantly further back than that of the NR Swiss Arms. When directly comparing the two by shouldering one, then the other, the Swiss rifle feels front heavy.
  • the acr uses AR magazines right out if the box. There is the NEA Swiss arms ar mag lower, but personally I feel it is fugly as sin. The SAN ar mag lower is seriously interesting to me as it uses the factory folder, but it's mega expensive and I have yet to see on in the country.
  • i feel that the acr safety is slightly more ergonomic, but not my much.

In favor of the Swiss rifle:

  • the Swiss rifle is non-restricted right out of the box. You have to spend an extra 900$ to make the ACR non-restricted. But given that a new Swiss costs $3600 and the ACR is about $2700, it's a level playing field.
  • the Swiss gun has a steel lower. I'm not sure I'm so keen on the polymer construction of the ACR. If the magnesium acr lower ever becomes available, I'll be buying it to address my worries here.
  • the factory SAN trigger is amazing. The factory ACR trigger is like that of a joe-standard ar-15. The Geiselle Super ACR trigger brings it on par with the Swiss trigger, but you have to spend an extra 300 bucks to get it.

Anyway....those are my thoughts for now. Will revise list if I can think of anything else.

Cheers,

Brobee
 
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Brobee- excellent points all around... I agree with them all! If I may add a few more acr benefits....


Acr doesnt dent brass (not a huge deal, but annoying for reloading)
Acr has non-reciprocating charging handle (and it's reversible).
Acr has Ambi bolt release
Free floating barrel (I think!) - Swiss does not.


I've owned all three main models of Swiss arms, and while very sweet, I think I prefer the ACR. This of course, having not fired the acr yet. ;)
 
oh Mrsmitty... You're funny... :)

is there any reason why Ian couldn't do the conversion for you? Or I'm guessing you want two different COMPLETE barrels/gas system, and not just cannibalize one to build the other? ;)
 
canucklehead said:
oh Mrsmitty... You're funny... :)

is there any reason why Ian couldn't do the conversion for you? Or I'm guessing you want two different COMPLETE barrels/gas system, and not just cannibalize one to build the other? ;)
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Problem is the bolt. Can't use a standard 5.56 bolt for 6.8 :( But it would also be nice to have both complete barrel gas systems.

Also would be nice if they released the Remington variant. Any cutting of weight on the pig shrubmaster has produced would be welcome.
 
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