Gunblast.com - Bushmaster 5.56mm ACR Semi-Auto Rifle

[circuitsports]

say you at shot show this year and I was like OMG! - lol. I really enjoyed your accuracy testing on this and ended up buying two since then. Would be interested to see you also do an hk416 review to compare.

[1mizmoz1]

Is there any way of buying one of these as a hunting rifle? And if so, what would the estimate price be? thx.

[Gunblastdotcom]

It would work very well for hunting, but I do not know the price. Check with your dealer or online sales for a current price.



Jeff

[XIIIJerry]

@1mizmoz1 buddy, you're looking at about 2,500 to 3,000 big ones, but if you're an avid hunter or gun enthusiast, its well worth it.

[circuitsports]

@1mizmoz1 check gunbroker for the latest pricing, bushmaster has all of the configs on there site, you may like the new atacs version for hunting.

[Fluencie]

Hey attractive.

[Gunblastdotcom]

You talkin' to me?

[Fluencie]

@Gunblastdotcom lol, bro its called a joke! You're like 70

[Gunblastdotcom]

The response was a joke as well - I figured you were talking about the RIFLE being attractive!

[Gunblastdotcom]

Oh, and I'm 53.

[MrAutokillerable]

@Gunblastdotcom im into that...

[pvtcarver]

can you shoot the older mags with it? i mean like metal ones, the ones that go with my AR now. i have a few bushmaster ones that are only a couple of years old and i want to know if those will be completely obsolite or not. thanks

[Gunblastdotcom]

I do not think that the mags will interchange.

jeff

[dontmesswitme1]

two*

[dontmesswitme1]

great gun but for the price you can buy a decent AR and a second upper and have to calibers for the price of this one gun.

[oeyesea]

Not being a hater but how much of this is novelty? After seeing a regular AR being converted from a 5.56mm, to a .50 Beowulf & a 5.7 ( FN P90 )mm, Adaptiveness is not a huge selling point to me. I suppose it may be lighter than an old AR and/or possibly more reliable than an AR but when you start considering price ( esp on a military scale ) The M4 doesn't look that bad. Rumor has it Rangers were underwhelmed by their use of the FN SCAR, haven't seen any solid names attached to that rumor yet.

[nick221899]

does it come with 6.8 parts or do u have to buy them buy theres selfs ? if so have u heard of when the 6.8 parts will be out ??

[Gunblastdotcom]

It does not, and i have no info on that.

jeff

[nick221899]

@Gunblastdotcom thank you jeff  good review

[lawyerxsinxdarkky]

Lucky. In CA we have Semi auto only and only 10 rnd box magz

[Lardman678]

Do you know in what barrel lengths they sell it for? Have you heard anything about them civilizing the enhanced version with the quad rail?

[Gunblastdotcom]

I have no information on that, but will be meeting with the Bushmaster folks at a shoot in South Carolina early in October.

jeff

[bigstabby]

HAHA!!! I grew up in Clarksville, TN. I remember being a kid driving past that gunstore on the way to Wal-Mart always wanting to go inside.lol So weird...

[thisishowwegrow]

Love your review, good job will subscribe.

[thebransnipeD]

i have a question do you need any kind of license to own/shoot a semi automatic gun like the acr, scar-h and ak47 i like in kentucky if it helps

[Gunblastdotcom]

I know of no laws in Kentucky that would prohibit you from doing so, but ask your local gun shop. They will know for sure.

Jeff

[bigstabby]

@thebransnipeD No you do not. I've been living in Kentucky for a while now, and there is no such law.

[sgtdoyle28]

can you attach a lefty sling to it??

[Gunblastdotcom]

Yes I can.

Jeff

[MEEHOWtv]

nice beard :)

[aroccop]

how much do these retail for or go for?

[Crazysniperman]

Can someone give me a hand I have been searching (Gun Broker) for either a M4, m16 or ar-15 and I need the price to be around 700-800$ I also need it to have a rail on the upper receiver, any suggestions?

[Gunblastdotcom]

The High Standard has a flattop Picatinny rail, and an MSRP of only $799, but you can probably buy it for around $700. Lipsey's is the distributor.

Jeff

[nevets916]

@Crazysniperman not to over step my bonds but i would sujest a Colt M4A1 Match Target yes it will cost an extra $ 400 but I will tell you mine is well worth the money in my opinion mainly because it es very tuff and durable and will not break with a cartridge malfunction like some cheeper AR but thats all up to you.

[Crazysniperman]

@nevets916 I think I have decided on a Del-ton M4, from tactical guns and gear comes with two mags full RIS and a sling. If you could pleas tell me if Del-ton is any good?

[MrAppleseed88]

I like your reviews, you seem like a real person, but I notice, you never have a bad thing to say about any rifle. They are all great... I really wish you tell us what is your best pick for anti person use, because all I care about is killing bad guys.

[Gunblastdotcom]

I just report the facts. If a weapon works as intended, and is accurate, I pretty much like it! If it has any problems, I report them. Always. If you live in the USA or other parts of North America, you should own an AR-15 rifle.

Jeff

[MrAppleseed88]

@Gunblastdotcom Cool dude. I have a little M16 22 I love it, and I own a mini 14. I want an Arma lite AR15A4 real bad, but have to save up.

[dynamowhum]

Get it in 6.8 Spc and you will not be disapointed

[theQuiet2010]

i'm just wondering here but didn't he placed the scope backward??

[Gunblastdotcom]

The scope is installed correctly.

jeff

[Kuastoyn]

I'm looking in too buying a assault rifle. I was told that the M16 or M4 doesn't have the power i want in a assault rifle. I was told that this is gun that i should look in to. but i have a few questions. 1. How accurate is the ACR when firing the Ak47 round. 2. How hard is this to buy? do i need a licenses to buy this?

[Gunblastdotcom]

Not knowing your location, I do not know the purchase requirements in your area. in the free parts of the US, all you need is to fill out the papers and pay your money. Check with your local gun seller on what is required. The ACR 5.56mm shoots the same cartridgbe as does the M16/M4/AR15 family of rifles, so the power is the same.

Jeff

[killinunderoath]

Killer beard!! Oh and sweet gun ;D

[Tuxedo413]

People comment about how unreliable the m16 is because of the vietnam war. They used dirty ammo, and they improved it. Look at ar-15 dust test

[oeyesea]

Is the charging handle reciprocating and does it require a tool for cleaning disassembly? So far the Remington ACR has been my favorite version of this design.( But it's not like a thousand dollars is going to magically materialize in my wallet so...)Looks like this won't KO the M4, especially since Colt lowered the price they charge the gov't for an M4 ( rumour ). Probably=1/3 the price of ACR now & the M4 is STILL a respectable weapon75th Rangers wanted to get their M4s back after FNSCAR MK16s

[Gunblastdotcom]

The ACR is a good weapon, but I still prefer the AR system myself.

Jeff

[WobblyFiddle]

@oeyesea the charging handle is non reciprocating. It can also be fully disassembled to include the trigger group with no tools. I love my acr, not a single fail to fire in the 1000+ rounds i've shot using cheap Federal ammo that you can buy at walmart.

The advantage that the AR has over the ACR is the wide variety of replacement parts, it's slightly lighter, and it's a time proven weapon.

[Alexn1067]

@oeyesea no doubt interesting rifle, but not so much that it should replace the M4/M-16 series. Personally I like them better as well. In terms of performance, its got the right touch. Granted its not the easiest weapon to maintain but its a lot more reliable then people think. The M-16s back in Vietnam really should have never been fielded as they were technically in the prototype phase. They should have waited until the M-16A1 (circa 1967) came out.

[10mmTroy]

@oeyesea

This is not true, that decision came down from SOCOM which is way beyond just the Rangers

[7halos1]

i thought you where left handed

[Gunblastdotcom]

I am, but sometimes switch sides to better show the viewer the working of the weapon.

Jeff

[romka4567]

That would be a lot of meat for the winter i love this gun I'm turning 22 hopefully can find a gun license place here in NYC. Would love to learn hunting different types of guns/ knives.

[acemahmood]

just fire da damm weapon!!

[ericisaphony]

@Saltyzmodz yes, you will need a bullet button and a magazine that holds no more than 10 rounds.

[adybv25]

can the acr shoot ak47 rounds ? and m4a1 rounds ?

[Gunblastdotcom]

The M4 shoots the same cartridge, but the AK does not.

Jeff

[Gunblastdotcom]

I have no idea, I don't even pretend to understand the crazy gun laws over there. Check with a California dealer, it's their business to know such things.

[GrizzPaul]

Can you get these guys in CA ?

[Gunblastdotcom]

I don't know.

[maxisabeast9]

WHAT?!?! The ACR has recoil??

[Miguelsr1rst]

can it be configured to be fully auto like how the saiga ak 47 can be configured to full auto ?

[Gunblastdotcom]

I do not know if parts are available to do that.

Jeff

[mrcrazymusicguy]

ur so lucky that own a ACR

[COBRACUMINHER]

i hope he got ninja pro on in thoz woods

[airstrike141]

@COBRACUMINHER lol i looked this up cause i use the ACR in COD and would like to own one

[COBRACUMINHER]

@airstrike141 lol me to this one look better than in cod tho

[airstrike141]

@COBRACUMINHER yea iwant it bad and also this guy probably uses one many army too

[TwoTheHax]

yah tennessee has the best guns

[X3vcpX]

how many guns u got?



[Gunblastdotcom]

Not nearly enough.

[Fyridor]

@Gunblastdotcom

I lol'd.

[Havoc928]

@Gunblastdotcom good answer :) 

[smokinggun1987]

cant touch my bushmaster 308. the biggest problems with these is the round they fire. the 6.8 and the 556 are basically a 30-30 round one is more powerful in different areas than the other. if you want a badass gun get a 308 and mod it to what you want. you can build anything your heart desires

[PickofDestiny08]

Ah a good taste in music and rifles! Nice review

[Milkman3177]

too bad it costs 3 grand

[kcirtap01]

@Milkman3177 You can find them for 2000 or just under 2000 for the basic model.

[coyoteridesfast]

i whould love to shoot one of these

[NastyChuck]

The folding stock would be nice, but I think that the additional recoil absorption from an AR platform outweighs the pros of a more compact weapon.

[tiggerr42431]

I got some really fun zombie targets at Tn Gun Country in Clarksville and I take NRA classes at tactical defense right behind it.

[ThaddeusMcSpalding]

Do you think that scope would handle the recoil of a .308?

[Gunblastdotcom]

A good one, like a Leupold, Trijicon, or Redfield will handle it perfectly.

Jeff

[ThaddeusMcSpalding]

@Gunblastdotcom Thank you for the info. And thank you for making really great vids and articles on firearms. For people that are new to all this, it's a blessing lol.

[MrFrederiktorp]

@Gunblastdotcom Is the ACR, super precise like people say it is?

[Gunblastdotcom]

Please see the referenced review for more info & shooting results.

[dewage838]

@ThaddeusMcSpalding there are many scopes now especially made for certain calibers. Usually they have ballistic mil dots and markings for that bullets trajectory.

[dewage838]

@ThaddeusMcSpalding there are many scopes now especially made for certain calibers. Usually they have ballistic mil dots and markings for that bullets trajectory. I'm not sure about THAT sight, but most likely, Its is handling the recoil of a .223 piston driven system.

[DeadBeforeRed]

Great concise review.

[ILikeWeapons132435]

I fail to see the purpose in switching calibers in the field. I can see why a civilian would want to buy another barrel assembly and bolt so you don't have to buy another rifle but changing calibers in the field? I wouldn't want to carry around an extra barrel, bolt, mags, and different ammo just so I can stop in the heat of battle and change my caliber so I can attempt to hold off an ambush with a bigger bullet.

[RickandPenny]

@ILikeWeapons132435 It's for when your in a country which does not have 5.56 as a sandard ammo. So you switch over to 7.62 and no one is the wiser that you where there. You leave 7.62 cases. You do not carry the barrels around in the field. It's in the armory so if you are heading somewhere and need to change you change and head out.

Brillent in my opinion.

[kingfisher44]

thats mighty fine shooting iron you got there pilgrim

[MrHighfield007]

What scope is that on the acr

[Gunblastdotcom]

Leupold 1.5 to 4 power Mark AR

Jeff

[kcirtap01]

@Gunblastdotcom That's an AWESOME scope for the money. Highly recommend that scope.

[fierwall5]

i was wondering in this video of future weapons mac has a scope that folds down to the side in front of a holographic sight i was wondering what it was called.

[ILikeWeapons132435]

@fierwall5 It was more than likely an Eotech with a 5x or 3x magnifier in front of it. LaRue makes mounts that fold like that as do many other companies. It's a cool system but it's expensive. 

[CactusJackPR]

Whats the accuracy of this rifle compared to the SACR?

[Gunblastdotcom]

Please see the referenced review for more information.

[Dmajorproductions]

FN Mk17 please. but thats just my opinion.

[opmike343]

While, I don't have any particular problem with the Magpul MBUS, they should have put on some steel sights for the 2K+ price; no excuse not to.

[locomojoable]

Hey Jeff is it very reliable in extreme conditions

[smttysmth02gt]

Hey Jeff, does this rifle have the same slap style bolt release on the left side just like an AR?

[Gunblastdotcom]

No, it does not. There are pics of the ambidextrous bolt release in the referenced article.

[kyle50cal]

Thanks for the good review... It is really nice to have quality reviews on here. You have the best beard I have seen in a while.

[sheepcampwarrior]

I saw this in the gun store today and it looks like a very nice, solid rifle. Very pricey though. Weight ain't much of a problem since I'm a tall dude with some meat on my arms.

[SmokeRises]

i see they finally released the ACR,seems like it took forever.

[5687678]

Looks like it has more recoil than an AR.

[MW2GUY55]

nice beard bitch

[Optimatorz]

Jeff, you have the best job in the world!

[gabe562]

Jeff which would you prefer, Bushmaster ACR or FNH SCAR?

[Gunblastdotcom]

Hard choice, and I would love to have both.



Jeff

[bulldogger71]

That price will drop once the new wears off. $2200 is Bushmaster/Remingtons way of raking in as much cash off of us gun junkies as they can right up front. I bet in a year they will only cost about $1600. I better start saving my money now.

[bulldogger71]

Beautiful. Too rich for my blood, but if I win the lottery, watch out!!!

[DemskeetSkeet]

Jeff shooting right handed!!!!!

Excellent video and review as always Jeff.

Keep them coming!

[evo8herrm]

damn, looks like that thing has some kick!

[Alphalug]

who is the one producing and selling the weapon, Bush, Rem or magpul?

[Gunblastdotcom]

Bushmaster.



Jeff

[Alphalug]

@Gunblastdotcom Thank you.

[GunBlogger]

@Gunblastdotcom Hey Jeff, isn't Remington going to handle the military and LE sales?

[Gunblastdotcom]

Yes, that is the plan.

Jeff

[Nicho2177]

also your shooting right handed here??

[Gunblastdotcom]

Just to better show the action.

[Nicho2177]

Hey I was wondering how you were liking that NAA Earl? If you have shot it much more. I think you should do a review on the little pug they have with the night sights.

[Gunblastdotcom]

I really like the Earl. I have a review of that Pug coming out in the 2011 Gun Digest, due out in June of this year.

Jeff

[postfuckface666]

love it!

[redneckjwillo]

i miss the ones were you shoot

[classof77]

Kinda bulky looking for a 5.56 mm. And the price is just lame.

I'll take a Rob Arms XCR in 7.62x39.

[zman6033]

@classof77 i have seen and held one and its no bigger than an m4 and the price was marked down at Sportsman Warehouse it felt real good and solid in my hands

[Kylef7735]

@classof77 Im getting a XCR is 6.8 SPC cause i love that caliber.

[gsx1138]

Another nice rifle priced into pointlessness.

[tactical2bagpipes]

@gsx1138 and it is a piece of shit. Bushmaster/Remington fucked it up. FN SCAR is the way to go if you just have to take out a second mortgage for a carbine. You can get a M4, 2 AKs, and a case of beer for the price of this piece of shit ACR. Bushmaster/Remington can keep it.

[Cuthburt1232007]

awsome weapon system, but out of most people's price range for sure. :(

[riflemann14]

Hopefully, someday it'll be selling for under 2 grand and without making compromises to the design.

[SSPspaz]

I know a couple years ago when Magpul intended to market to prototype they quoted a MSRP of around $1500 - $2000, which for the features is somewhat understandable. But once the gun market picked up and Bushmaster stepped in, the suggested price doubled. I could do $1500 if I saved but this is ridiculous....

[4Ugrunt]

@SSPspaz To top it off Bushmaster limited it's release to in the beginning to Military and Law Enforcement only. Plus jacking up the price so far as I am concerned Bushmaster will never get another dime from me.

[gragrn]

Looks too bulky.

[SavageCrnbread]

Your videos rock!

[neolexington]

love the piston guns!!

[XxLeggZxX]

Gun looks great, but seems a bit pricey.....

[fatboyR6]

I thought you were a lefty? There is one of those on gun broker for like $15,000. No thanks. I have seen another version with a folding and adjustable buttstock, and more rails on the hand guard. It's in the new Bushmaster Catalog.

[XxLeggZxX]

@fatboyR6 The "holes" in the handguard seem to act similar to the Magpul MOE handguard, meaning instead of having a shitload of rails you don't need, you pop on the ones you want/ need and then attach things as desired. As for the stock, that stock is the folding & retracting stock from what I understand. Price I heard for an ACR is supposed to be around 3 grand which is WAY too much in my opinion.

[fatboyR6]

@XxLeggZxX ....the one Jeff has here in the video is the fixed stock version, "Basic Configuration" There are 2 versions and 2 color options of this rifle in the current Bushmaster Catalog. The one with the folding and telescoping buttstock is called the "Enhanced Version". So they make 2 configurations in 2 different colors. If you can get a copy of the new catalog it has a lot of info in it on the ACR.

[XxLeggZxX]

@fatboyR6 Yeah I dunno wtf I was thinking when I typed what I did about that particular stock last night, I watched the vid again today, and I'm confused as to why I thought it was a folding/ collapsing stock, so my apologizes. Either way, I think the ACR is a bit overpriced. Looks like a really nice weapon system, but I don't think I'd be willing to shell out 2-3 grand for one of these. Just my personal preference.

[fatboyR6]

@XxLeggZxX ...it's all good buddy. If I didn't have the catalog right infront of me I wouldnt have known crap about this rifle. Way outta my price range. I'm a $90 stripped lower kinda guy, and build from there. I am looking at a NP3 coated POF billet stripped lower right now for $275. However the complete upper is $1400...OUCH. Check out my channel I got some vids up you might like.

[Gunblastdotcom]

I am left-handed, but I fired from the right shoulder to better show the weapon. The gun store where I got this one sells them for around $2150.

Jeff

[fatboyR6]

@Gunblastdotcom .... do you know how much they will sell the "Enhanced Version" Thanks Jeff always enjoy your website and videos. Just sometimes I wish the shooting portions were a bit longer. I know your a lefty, I was messin with ya....

[Gunblastdotcom]

MSRP is about $370 more for the enhanced rifle.

Jeff

[fatboyR6]

@Gunblastdotcom ...I'm sure you mean $3700..LOL Thanks Jeff.

[neo19209]

hell of a gun everyones waiting for that

[beefyramos]

very cool

[AnobisBloodwing]

That is a nice rifle. Not good four me. ill make it rust real fast. with all my drool over it :p

[tim12161974]

Thanks for the vid Jeff!

[skinsup84]

that would be nice in the 6.5 gren

[onmilo]

Well done as usual Jeff!

[alpha9mm]

Too expensive for a .223. I'd rather get a 2600$ POF USA p308.

[makun16]

@alpha9mm That is how new tech is. If it catches on and becomes popular, other companies will adapt a similar design and sell it a more competitive prices. Nice rifle but for the price, an M1A is looking much sweeter.