I was reading a thread on the Carbon 15 which seemed to be out of date but had some unanswered questions that maybe I can help with .I just purchased one before Christmas. Mine has a forward assist,dust cover and shell deflector;which apparently ealier models did not have.
At first accuracy appeared to be dismal-4-5" groups @100yds. bench rested.I had heard a person should not really worry about the accuracy in chrome lined barrels until at least 100 rounds had been put through them. I now have about 200 rounds though it, almost all with American Eagle 55gr.FMJ. The last bench session produced consistent 3-4" groups at 200 yds. 200 yds. is not a typo. I know that is not sterling accuracy however I consider it not bad for a light weight,16" barreled carbine shooting in-expensive bulk ammo.( All groups are 5 shot).I have had no malfunctions at all.
My only disappointment so far is Bushmaster tells me I cannot put one of their 6.8SPC uppers on the carbon lower;which I thought would make a great timber deer rifle.
I don't know if this is typical performance for current Carbon 15's but hope this is helpful.
At first accuracy appeared to be dismal-4-5" groups @100yds. bench rested.I had heard a person should not really worry about the accuracy in chrome lined barrels until at least 100 rounds had been put through them. I now have about 200 rounds though it, almost all with American Eagle 55gr.FMJ. The last bench session produced consistent 3-4" groups at 200 yds. 200 yds. is not a typo. I know that is not sterling accuracy however I consider it not bad for a light weight,16" barreled carbine shooting in-expensive bulk ammo.( All groups are 5 shot).I have had no malfunctions at all.
My only disappointment so far is Bushmaster tells me I cannot put one of their 6.8SPC uppers on the carbon lower;which I thought would make a great timber deer rifle.
I don't know if this is typical performance for current Carbon 15's but hope this is helpful.