Bushmaster Carbine questions

[armedcitizen]

Pics from their site:

16" M4 Type Carbine:

16" Carbine:

As far as I can see, the only difference in these two rifles in the barrel profile on the M4. Does anyone know any other differences?

 

[NMshooter]

Somewhere between half a pound to a pound weight.

Other than that, not much.

 

[Tweak]

IIRC, the one lacking the M4 cut is an HBAR.

 

[Seventhsword]

armedcitizen,

I have the Bushmaster 16" M4 Carbine, it's a great rifle.

 

[ABC4Me]

I just bought my first AR15, a Bushmaster 16" A3 M4. Placed my request with my dealer on January 11 and brought it home February 26th. I also requested the 16" A3 as you get put on a waiting list, but the M4 showed up first and it was my first choice anyways. Still haven't had a chance to test it out as we have about 12" of snow on the ground. Thinking about buying an EOTech 512-A65 as my next purchase.

 

[dghboy315]

do the bushmaster M4s have the M4 feed ramps? just curious

 

[ABC4Me]

dghboy315

The Bushmasters do not have M4 feed ramps, but for about $300-400 more you can get a Colt that has them. I'll rather spend the money on ammo or optics.

 

[dghboy315]

i'm building one for my dad w/ the M4 feed ramps and it will be way cheaper than and colt or even a bushmaster. recon 16" mid-length, middle weight, chromed barrel w/ M4 feed ramps and a matching bolt for $300. CMT upper w/ M4 feed ramps for $100. www.globaltactical.com

i figure i can build a civilian M4 for around $700.

 

[ABC4Me]

dghboy315

I would like to build my own AR15 some day, but I thought it best to buy my first one already assembled. I have been checking out AR15.com and think it should be fun to build your own. From what I have been reading it seems that parts are sometimes in short supply or the wait is long for M4 barrels. Your price of $700 is very good, I bought mine for $859 plus tax with a lifetime warranty.

 

[dghboy315]

well, another way to save money and still get what you want is to buy a complete upper and a separate complete lower. denny over at globaltactical (the link is on my previous post) builds great uppers for a very resonable price and they will be much better than any mass produced gun.

but, i'm only talking about for your next gun, b/c one is never enough...