New ACR in the works ??

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Noticed on Bushmasters's Twitter feed they are teasing an ACR and stating "soon to be perfected" anyone hear any news on ACR going back into production. It's a cool platform and still NR, if they could get the price reasonable it would be a winner.

https://twitter.com/bushmaster_inc/status/1370426970593501190
 
OUtstanding news! We need a source for spare parts, notwithstanding the fact that my rifle has never malfunctioned, let alone broken a part. Magpul has continued production of the ACR Buttstock due to its popularity fitted to other pllatforms, both rifle/carbine and PCC. Let's hope that the upgraded ACR makes its non-restricted way to Canada at an accessible price-point....
 
Bartok5 said:
OUtstanding news! We need a source for spare parts, notwithstanding the fact that my rifle has never malfunctioned, let alone broken a part. Magpul has continued production of the ACR Buttstock due to its popularity fitted to other pllatforms, both rifle/carbine and PCC. Let's hope that the upgraded ACR makes its non-restricted way to Canada at an accessible price-point....
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Not to sound to be very negative, but but if JT and Blair will win another term? ..... :(
 
robab said:
FRT should already be existing, this rifle has been sold in Canada for 10 years.
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Yes, i mixed it up with the XCR which is now prohib.

I thought the "corrections" were relatives to the prohib. status to make it NR again.
 
This was a post by Franklin Armory over on Calguns.net that I found while reading up on this if anyone was curious.


franklinarmory:

My partners and I own the trademark to Bushmaster and the ACR. It was part of the purchase of Bushmaster last fall.

As mentioned earlier in the thread, there are several necessary improvements that need to be made to the design before it can come back to the market. Our engineering team has identified these specific development objectives, and there is a plan in place.
Additionally, certain industry partners have expressed a desire to make the stock and other components. Don't get too excited. It will take a year or more to finish this task. (Note: I make no guarantees on a lead time.) The phrase that comes to mind is "Soon to be perfected!"

As a Director at BFI, I only provide guidance to the management. It is up to the BFI CEO to make it happen. Now that we finally have our FFL, the production will start moving on the QRC and M4 variants of the XM15-E2S. The ACR and other key products will follow over time.

Lastly, this is the first place this information has been mentioned. Calguns was supportive of Franklin Armory when we started out, so when I saw the thread, I thought I'd tell our friends first. Even so, please understand that I probably won't be able to comment on any further.
 
I sold mine last year after they discontinued it. Herron Arms can make an 18.6" barrel with integral flash hider Tricut, which is shorter than 18.6" barrel with muzzle device mounted on it. I had Ian make the barrel with the original barrel's M4 contours to reduce the weight..unlike the fat heavy barrels most people put on their ACR's.
 
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