What happened to the Gravel NR ACRs?

Was it too expensive when they released it? yes...
Didi it have any issues? Yes, mainly the recal on the trigger.
Loose aftermarket barrels do not count. That was that producers issue.

Since then the price has come down from more than 3000$ to around (+-)2400$ if you know where to buy. Barrels, stocks, rails and parts will be available too, as well as it being non restricted in the 18.5 configuration makes it worth a try at least. I cannot wait until mine comes in.
 
Hilo71 said:
Was it too expensive when they released it? yes...
Didi it have any issues? Yes, mainly the recal on the trigger.
Loose aftermarket barrels do not count. That was that producers issue.

Since then the price has come down from more than 3000$ to around (+-)2400$ if you know where to buy. Barrels, stocks, rails and parts will be available too, as well as it being non restricted in the 18.5 configuration makes it worth a try at least. I cannot wait until mine comes in.
Click to expand...

If you have ordered a Gravel NR ACR for $2400 taxes in please share where you did this.
 
WTF...modern manufacturing techniques to reduce the cost...makes for a $2500 rifle, while VZ-58's are being sold for $700 Canadian?

Before you bash my post, consider that the ACR uses extruded aluminum and injection moulded major components, while the VZ has a solid steel MACHINED receiver, still lightweight furniture (either the injection moulded ones or the old "beaver barf").

Perfect comparison? No, since many of the VZ parts are surplus, made when the currencies were worth very differently. BUT...I have to think that if Bushmaster were going to make a VZ today from raw materials, if the ACR is $2600 US, then a Bushy VZ would have to sell north of $3700!!!

I'm thinking there's a reason they price them so high today: sell very few units. Maybe their contract agreement w Magpul is based on units sold. Then say after 10 years of low sales, contract is null and void, watch Bushy suddenly blast thousands of them ou the doors for $900 each...

Magpul should have bit the bullet and made these in-house. Maybe.
 
I really want a NR ACR with a 18.5" barrel... I wouldn't have a problem paying up to $3,000 to be honest, but I'm a huge fan boy. I'll just start to save every penny.
 
RickR1100 said:
WTF...modern manufacturing techniques to reduce the cost...makes for a $2500 rifle, while VZ-58's are being sold for $700 Canadian?

Before you bash my post, consider that the ACR uses extruded aluminum and injection moulded major components, while the VZ has a solid steel MACHINED receiver, still lightweight furniture (either the injection moulded ones or the old "beaver barf").

Perfect comparison? No, since many of the VZ parts are surplus, made when the currencies were worth very differently. BUT...I have to think that if Bushmaster were going to make a VZ today from raw materials, if the ACR is $2600 US, then a Bushy VZ would have to sell north of $3700!!!

I'm thinking there's a reason they price them so high today: sell very few units. Maybe their contract agreement w Magpul is based on units sold. Then say after 10 years of low sales, contract is null and void, watch Bushy suddenly blast thousands of them ou the doors for $900 each...

Magpul should have bit the bullet and made these in-house. Maybe.
Click to expand...

Poor comparison IMO.

1) The VZ isn't made in the U.S.
2) The VZ is a much simpler design
3) You did mention something about surplus parts...
4) The ACR has many more parts than the VZ that require high precision
5) The VZ 58 was developed over 50 years ago, antiquated design
6) Bushmaster (or I should really say Shrubmaster) needs to recoup R&D costs
7) Economy of scale and setup costs.

8) Bushmaster dropped the ball on this one, lol.

A better comparison would be a higher end AR or the XCR.

Here's waiting to see what happens with the Beretta ARX.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom