SHOT show '08 ...........MASADA (Bushmaster ACR)............NEW NEW pics

[skinnadoor]

Seen that rifle on discovery channell last night... it's pretty tight, modular desighn....... Thanks for the pics.....

 

[Bartledan]

You actually know this for a FACT?

Do you know the antithesis for a FACT?

Go ahead, prove a negative.

 

[Bartledan]

I'm guessing he read it in a US newspaper somewhere
Along with the ongoing error about all 19 hijackers coming through Canada.

Yes, I read lots of US newspapers.

 

[dangertree]

Ask them to describe it as a target rifle for sporting use.

Unfortunately, things have gone well past that point.

The US DOS didn't officially attend the SHOT show, they do not concern themselves with the effects of their directives on US gun industry, and don't want to hear about it. Dept of Commerce did attend, for anyone wanting to talk shotguns. You want to talk with DOS you have to go to Washington.

 

[Sniper1]

Here's the latest news from Magpul (taken from ARFCOM):

The technical specifications and details contained here are subject to change. We do not anticipate any major deviation from the following information, but will update this auto-reply as more information becomes available.


Magpul-Bushmaster License Agreement
Several days prior to SHOT Show 2008, Magpul Industries Corp. and Bushmaster Firearms International (BFI) announced an exclusive license agreement for the production and sales of Magpul's prototype Masada rifle. The production weapon to be produced and sold by BFI is called the ACR, or Adaptive Combat Rifle. Magpul will be manufacturing all polymer ACR components (including, but not limited to the lower receiver, stock, and handguards), and we will maintain a close working relationship with BFI for all future development of the ACR platform.

To read the official Bushmaster press release, please visit http://bushmaster.com/press_release_013108.asp.


ACR Availability and Pricing
The ACR will be available for civilian and law enforcement in the 2nd quarter of 2008, and available for military in the 3rd quarter of 2008. MSRP is targeted at approximately $1500. Final pricing will be released by Bushmaster in the coming weeks/months. All sales will be handled by Bushmaster and their distribution network.


Technical Specifications and Information
BARREL: Choice of 12.5", 14.5", 16", or 18" barrel (1:7 twist)

STOCK: Choice of folding/collapsable stock with adjustable cheek piece, fixed stock with adjustable cheek piece, or PRS (Precision Rifle Stock) adjustable for cheek piece height and length of pull.

COLORS: Polymer ACR components (stock, lower receiver, and handguards) will be available in black, flat dark earth, foliage green, and OD green.

CALIBER: The first caliber to be released will be 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington. Other AR calibers may be offered in the future as complete rifles and/or conversion kits, but no timeline has been established for their release.

OTHER INFORMATION:
• Short-stroke gas piston operation
• Tool-less adjustable 4-position gas system
• Pinned and clamped gas block
• Uses free-floated AR15/M16 barrels
• Ambidextrous controls
• Grip storage (accepts MIAD grip cores)
• M16-style break-open receiver using captured push pins
• Impact modified polymer lower receiver, handguards, and stock
• Monolithic 7000-series upper receiver and rail with flip-up front sight
• Integral forward and rear quick disconnect sling mounts
• Accepts USGI and PMAG magazines
• Drop-in modular trigger group (accepts AR-15 stock trigger parts). Full-auto ACR uses proprietary auto sear.
• AR-style rotating bolt with spring loaded firing pin and safety block
• Tool-less quick change barrel (additional barrels available from Bushmaster)
• Hardened steel bolt carrier group bearing rails (steel to steel interface)
• Available in safe / semi-auto or safe / semi / full-auto trigger groups
• 700-750 rounds per minute full auto rate of fire
• Barrel life consistent with Bushmaster AR barrels
• Optional aluminum Picatinny tri-rail handguard

Multimedia:
Milspec Monkey YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoa-rJkHReM
Future Weapons Segment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJhPMIVgF6c
Bushmaster press release: http://bushmaster.com/press_release_013108.asp



Contact Information:
For more information regarding the Bushmaster ACR, please contact Bushmaster Firearms International at 1-800-998-7928, or visit www.bushmaster.com.

 

[Sniper1]

Now question is: will Bushmaster accept to put 20" barrels on the ACRs for the canadian market ?

 

[ilovepotatos]

If they don't I think someone will.

 

[Armedsask]

They already have a 20" barrel version with fixed stock. Should be good to go for Canada.

 

[GunBoy]

ACR Availability and Pricing
The ACR will be available for civilian and law enforcement in the 2nd quarter of 2008, and available for military in the 3rd quarter of 2008. MSRP is targeted at approximately $1500. Final pricing will be released by Bushmaster in the coming weeks/months. All sales will be handled by Bushmaster and their distribution network.


Technical Specifications and Information
BARREL: Choice of 12.5", 14.5", 16", or 18" barrel (1:7 twist)


Sound Sweet!

 

[SGTMAJSTEVE]

They already have a 20" barrel version with fixed stock. Should be good to go for Canada.

I have a 20" barrel early bushmaster. Kimie & windy clucker made it a prohib!!!!