2014 SHot Show: Bushmaster ACR DMR 18.5"
- Thread starter greentips
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I pre ordered one too a while ago and I got the backorder notice a few minutes after, does it mean thats it's currently on backorder, which technically it is, that when they come in in the summer then I'll have it or does it mean they have sold all the ones coming in this summer and I'm on the backorder list for the next batch coming in? It's confusing...
Did you get the backorder notice for the next batch coming in? I believe the first batch will be here before summer as I just spoke to the vendor I ordered mine from. I believe you still can get on the boat for the first batch if you make some phone call.
It said expected in stock date 06/07/2014, doesn't say anything else.
fourthparadigm
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I agree with you, I would prefer a 1:7. The barrel should be at least 20 inches and the hand rail should be longer. But most people buying this will most likely be shooting less then 200m. I am getting one and will patiently wait for a barrel with my preferences. Will I be spending a lot of cash ? yes. Nothing else comes as close to a Ar platform as the ACR does as Non-res option.
Not to derail this thread, but do you have any extra info on the handguards? I love this gun, and have one pre-ordered but the handguards kill the aesthetics for me.
We will have longer handguards available
Davy Crockett
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Fraser Valley
+1
I'm surprised more people haven't mentioned this possibility. The rest of the rifle doesn't really appeal.
Vimy Ridge
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
This article by TV-PressPass is saying the DMR is going to be 1:7, where did you hear 1:9 for Canada?
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/01/14/acr-18-5-dmr-rifle/
Yes, the configuration dealers have been saying they will be getting is like this:
Vimy Ridge
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
Thanks.
I figured out most of you guys have seen the picture so here is a quick impression of the rifle. First of all, the rifle on the rack comes with Geisele trigger. After squeezing the trigger, my guess is that it is a SSA. According to the Bushmuster rep, the G-trigger is standard to the DMR version.
The rifle does have a thick 18.5" barrel. Is it heavy?- hell yeh, but it does balance ok and does not feel front heavy On the other hand, it is not marketed as a run and gun rifle so it is what it is. My only complaint is that the handguard is a bit too short for a DMR rifle. I would like to more have estate so a bipod can be mounted more forwards.
I didn't know that Bushmaster made lasguns...
TV-PressPass
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Cow-town, Alberta
I'm reading the twist off of page 40 of the Bushmaster 2014 catalog. It's their specs table, and the ACR DMR is the only ACR listed with a 1:7. Everything else has always been 1:9
This article by TV-PressPass is saying the DMR is going to be 1:7, where did you hear 1:9 for Canada?
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/01/14/acr-18-5-dmr-rifle/
Yes, the configuration dealers have been saying they will be getting is like this:
Vimy Ridge
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
Vimy Ridge
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
I don't see why the rifles shipped up here would be any different, but stranger things have happened.
