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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:30:46 PM
Windham, ME – The Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR) was conceived to provide a more reliable, accurate and mission-configurable, American-made rifle platform for today’s military, law enforcement agencies and commercial tactical markets. The ACR is specifically designed to meet the challenges of the modern battlefield from close-quarters applications to the long-range marksman; configured in the field without the use of tools. Three American companies – Magpul Industries Corp, Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC (BFI) and Remington Arms Company, Inc. – shared a common design vision to put the best, most versatile rifle into the hands of the US Military. With emerging concept designs and after rigorous testing, Bushmaster, Magpul® and Remington® utilized the strongest materials and components to produce the most innovative and adaptable combat rifle yet – the ACR for military, law enforcement and commercial applications. The ACR offers the ability to change calibers from 5.56mm/223 Rem to 6.8mm Rem SPC in minutes by swapping the bolt head, barrel and magazine. Barrels, stocks, and accessories can also be changed, without tools, at the user level allowing the ACR to go from a close-quarters battle platform to a designated marksman platform. The ACR gives the operator all of the options needed, while utilizing a superbly reliable gas piston operating system, fire selector capability, a non-reciprocating charging handle and intuitive, ambidextrous controls on a platform that is a natural fit for any operator. Standard core features of the ACR include 16.5-inch, cold hammer-forged barrel system, featuring proprietary protective coating for enhanced barrel life and maintenance reduction, with quick-change 10.5, 14.5 and 18-inch barrel length options in multiple calibers; A2 “birdcage-type” suppressor for muzzle blast reduction; adjustable, 2-position gas-piston system to support suppressed or unsuppressed firing; hardened internal bearing rails; bolt carrier assemblies for 223.5.56mm NATO to 6.8mm Rem SPC; ambidextrous operator controls for magazine release, bolt catch and release, fire selector and non-reciprocating charging handle; hand guard, lower receiver and stock constructed from a rugged high-impact composite; and to further enhance operation and reduce wear, all action components feature our innovative protective coating. Added to the core platform features of this fully-adaptable rifle are free-floating MIL-STD 1913 monolithic top rail for optics mounting; enhanced hand guard with heat shield and acceptance of rail inserts; functional lower receiver design with textured magazine well and easily-accessible, modular grip storage; A-frame style stock with rubber butt pad and sling attachment mounts; Magpul MBUS front and rear flip sights; and 30-round PMAG. Mission-ready, all ACR components ship in an oversized, hard case with room for accessory storage. The Bushmaster ACR for the commercial market is available in the Basic and Enhanced configurations. The additional features for the Enhanced version include an AAC® Blackout™ NSM Flash Hider for exceptional reduction of muzzle flash; multi-functional, three-sided aluminum hand guard with integral MIL-STD 1913 accessory rail; and folding, six-position telescoping composite stock with rubber butt pad, sling attachment mounts and 2-point push button sling. Each configuration of the commercial ACR is offered in a non-reflective, black finish or Coyote Brown (30118). Suggested retail price: Basic $2,685 and Enhanced $3,061. By combining dedicated, multi-brand research and development; relentless iterations of torture testing; and the most advanced materials available in the market today with Bushmaster’s uncompromising commitment to quality construction - the result is the ultimate, fully-modular, combat-adaptable Bushmaster ACR.
### Magpul® is a trademark of Magpul Industries Corp. AAC® Blackout™ is a trademark of Advanced Armament Corp. PLEASE NOTE: Bushmaster will sell the ACR to commercial customers and state and local law enforcement agencies. Initial shipments for the Basic commercial configuration are slated for March 1, 2010; followed by release of the Enhanced commercial version on May, 1, 2010. Versions for the law enforcement community are configured for the unique operators’ requirements and restricted for sale. Remington Arms Company, Inc. will sell the Remington branded ACR to US Military, US Federal Agencies and select foreign militaries. |
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die-tryin
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:31:49 PM
[Last Edit: 1/27/2010 2:33:19 PM by die-tryin]
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MP15T
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:33:29 PM
Originally Posted By die-tryin:
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Combat_Jack
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:35:59 PM
Oh sweet, the barrel is optimized for small game hunting.
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peripateticdwarf 
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:36:06 PM
Originally Posted By bushmaster:
Suggested retail price: Basic $2,685 and Enhanced $3,061.  |
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45FMJoe
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:36:41 PM
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack: Oh sweet, the barrel is optimized for small game hunting. You didn't want to take your "Adaptive COMBAT Rifle" squirrel hunting with 45gr bullets? |
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hooah
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:38:37 PM
Is the barrel mil-spec?! /sarcasm
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BushBoar
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:39:38 PM
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
Oh sweet, the barrel is optimized for small game hunting.  |
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BushBoar
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:41:56 PM
I find the OP rather amusing, as if it was posted completely unaware of the firestorm that the high pricing and mediocre (at best) specs has created on this site.
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turbo_infidel
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:45:20 PM
[quote]Originally Posted By BushBoar:
I find the OP rather amusing, as if it was posted completely unaware of the firestorm that the high pricing and mediocre (at best) specs has created on this site.[/quote http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB0Pu-rvFjs I guess he didnt know what hitler thinks about it all. welcome to last month |
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Combat_Jack
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:48:50 PM
My only issues are the barrel and plastic sights. Procuring Troy sights and a Remington barrel shouldn't be too hard, but that's money I shouldn't have to spend. I've been looking forward to this since 4Q07...
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45FMJoe
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:50:42 PM
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack: My only issues are the barrel and plastic sights. Procuring Troy sights and a Remington barrel shouldn't be too hard, but that's money I shouldn't have to spend. I've been looking forward to this since 4Q07... I have no problem with the MBUS being used. My beef is with the barrel and I'm just not spending that much money on a rifle. I too have been excited about this since Magpul came out with the original teaser spec sheet. |
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Wespe
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:52:01 PM
Two years too late and priced too high. I lost interest a long time ago and spent my money on other things.
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Foxnews_FTW
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Posted: 1/27/2010 2:54:27 PM
[Last Edit: 1/27/2010 2:57:49 PM by Foxnews_FTW]
Originally Posted By BushBoar:
I find the OP rather amusing, as if it was posted completely unaware of the firestorm that the high pricing and mediocre (at best) specs has created on this site. 8.2lbs for a plastic and aluminum rifle is exceptional* 
while i love how the ACR looks, and it's probably reliable? -non chrome lined barrel -(1/9 twist doesn't bug me, but it bugs many others) -8.2lb plastic gun -$1500. -recession
These guns will most likely be sitting on shelves collecting dust. |
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Gigitty
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:05:19 PM
MESSAGE TO SHRUBMASTER:
THE WHOLE COMMUNITY IS PISSED AT ALL OF YOU MONKEYS IN SUITS. KEEP YOUR OVERPRICED/NON-MIL SPEC RIFLE AND SHOVE IT. WE ARE THIS MAD:  |
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BushBoar
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:08:05 PM
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
My only issues are the barrel and plastic sights. Procuring Troy sights and a Remington barrel shouldn't be too hard, but that's money I shouldn't have to spend. I've been looking forward to this since 4Q07... The barrel is my biggest issue... the weight is second. BM should know better than to go with 1:9 in a combat rifle. |
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chapperjoe
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:08:52 PM
Originally Posted By Gigitty:
MESSAGE TO SHRUBMASTER: THE WHOLE COMMUNITY IS PISSED AT ALL OF YOU MONKEYS IN SUITS. KEEP YOUR OVERPRICED/NON-MIL SPEC RIFLE AND SHOVE IT. WE ARE THIS MAD: jeez man you waited almost two years to post THAT 
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Cavalry99
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:09:19 PM
IBTL because I predict this won't end well. I can't believe they actually had the gall to post that again here.
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Combat_Jack
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:12:12 PM
Originally Posted By BushBoar:
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
My only issues are the barrel and plastic sights. Procuring Troy sights and a Remington barrel shouldn't be too hard, but that's money I shouldn't have to spend. I've been looking forward to this since 4Q07... The barrel is my biggest issue... the weight is second. BM should know better than to go with 1:9 in a combat rifle. Are the using an m4 barrel again? Drakes lwt 14.5 on the protoype Masada was nice. |
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Fantomas
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:12:35 PM
this Post is a Joke right
I used to be a Fan of Bushmaster and own 2 but now I rather spend my money some place else. |
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jayhanfosho
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:15:21 PM
[Last Edit: 1/27/2010 3:28:25 PM by jayhanfosho]
A lot of balls creating this thread.
M4 notch still makes me go |
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Gigitty
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:15:58 PM
i usually just read.
But now i am this mad:
i had to let BM know. Douche bags. |
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Master_Blaster
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:16:53 PM
Originally Posted By Cavalry99:
IBTL because I predict this won't end well. I can't believe they actually had the gall to post that again here. If the bill for this month's ad space was already sent, might as well...
Besides, in a crowd this big, someone's going to bite. |
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w107rsf
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:19:02 PM
Bushmaster you guys dorked this up my money is going to another MSAR
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Gamma762
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:20:00 PM
Originally Posted By Foxnews_FTW:
-non chrome lined barrel In their defense, it appeared to me that the barrels are nitrided. It would be helpful if Bushmaster would clear that up instead of using obfuscatory marketing descriptions. I do find the profile to be patently ridiculous and the 1:9 twist is just silly. The gas block looks massive (read: heavy) and the reduction in sight radius from the original prototypes along with general cheapness of the supplied sights don't reflect well on the rifle either. |
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Posted: 1/27/2010 3:24:41 PM
All other obvious issues aside (biting my tongue). I have a question regarding the ability to order one with a different barrel profile and a more usefull 1/7 barrel twist. When will the ability to "order to spec" be available to the civillian market? |
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