They're not competing with each other, they're owned by the same company, Cerberus.
The ACR isn't available because they're overpriced for their value. Beyond the novelty crowd, few want one when better rifles can be had at a better price.
Where are the ACR
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They're not competing with each other, they're owned by the same company, Cerberus.
The ACR isn't available because they're overpriced for their value. Beyond the novelty crowd, few want one when better rifles can be had at a better price.
Paletiger13
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ACRs are consistent in price down here. Anywhere from 1700-up. There's plenty of em too. US dollars that is.
blaxsun
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There have only been two shipments imported; the first was part of a larger order distributed by Gravel and the second was a smaller one brought in by Questar. These have long since sold and there have been no subsequent shipments, hence why they're generally unavailable in Canada.
As for why they're also hard to find in the US right now, part of this is because Remington relocated manufacturing for the Bushmaster ACR last year - and this resulted in the supply dropping. They're also a more expensive rifle in the US, and I think a lot of dealers don't necessarily stock them because they're going to sit there longer in inventory.
The comments about being overpriced for their value are just BS: A high-end AR will run you about as much as a new ACR, so these type of comments general originate from either haters or people who would like one but just can't afford it. And that's fine - there's always the XCR.
Ar180shooter
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- Ottawa, ON
There have only been two shipments imported; the first was part of a larger order distributed by Gravel and the second was a smaller one brought in by Questar. These have long since sold and there have been no subsequent shipments, hence why they're generally unavailable in Canada.
As for why they're also hard to find in the US right now, part of this is because Remington relocated manufacturing for the Bushmaster ACR last year - and this resulted in the supply dropping. They're also a more expensive rifle in the US, and I think a lot of dealers don't necessarily stock them because they're going to sit there longer in inventory.
The comments about being overpriced for their value are just BS: A high-end AR will run you about as much as a new ACR, so these type of comments general originate from either haters or people who would like one but just can't afford it. And that's fine - there's always the XCR.
You're killing me here!
I think many "high-end" AR15s are overpriced for their value alsoThe comments about being overpriced for their value are just BS: A high-end AR will run you about as much as a new ACR, so these type of comments general originate from either haters or people who would like one but just can't afford it. And that's fine - there's always the XCR.
blaxsun
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I think many "high-end" AR15s are overpriced for their value also
Hey, you're certainly entitled to your opinion. I can certainly tell where the money went into my HK every time I shoot it, though. It will probably outlast 3-4 Norcs in it's lifetime (and probably me, in all likelihood - at the rate I shoot it).
There have only been two shipments imported; the first was part of a larger order distributed by Gravel and the second was a smaller one brought in by Questar. These have long since sold and there have been no subsequent shipments, hence why they're generally unavailable in Canada.
As for why they're also hard to find in the US right now, part of this is because Remington relocated manufacturing for the Bushmaster ACR last year - and this resulted in the supply dropping. They're also a more expensive rifle in the US, and I think a lot of dealers don't necessarily stock them because they're going to sit there longer in inventory.
The comments about being overpriced for their value are just BS: A high-end AR will run you about as much as a new ACR, so these type of comments general originate from either haters or people who would like one but just can't afford it. And that's fine - there's always the XCR.
Aint that the truth. You have to pay to play and those who can't pay, complain.
blaxsun
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There's been a good trend in the AR15 market these days, prices are down and availability is up!
Hey, can't go wrong with that!!
guys, just letting you all know that I'm not trashing any of the retailers in Canada, they don't have much choice in raising the price to cover cost and make a little bit of money, I understand that. It's just sad we can't make our own firearms and ammo in Canada
Our retailers buy it retail price, and then sell it back to us at added retail cost, it's sad
but I'll still keep buying, just not as much as I would if I were to live in the US. 
I used to drool over the ACR, as I do with all new rifles that come out. Now not so much. All I want now is to find a rifle that is as reliable (or close to) as the AK. I'm sure there are a thousand threads on this.
