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    Bushmaster- better 15 years ago?

    I have a Bushmaster 20" A2 (standard) that I bought around 2000. Being pre-ban, it's lacking a flash suppressor and bayonet lug.

    Looks like the AR market has decided that 20" barrels are for grandpas, Vietnam Vets, and losers.

    Anyhow- Is this BM rifle better quality than the ones on the market today by the same company?

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    Quote Originally Posted by FishTaco View Post
    Looks like the AR market has decided that 20" barrels are for grandpas, Vietnam Vets, and losers.

    Anyhow- Is this BM rifle better quality than the ones on the market today by the same company?
    That's definitely not true, they just recognized that maybe there isn't as much utility for the 20", like their customers. But since you already have it, why not shoot and answer your own question?
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    Since BM has been bought out and relocated to Remington's plant, and the original BM plant is now owned by Windham Weaponry, there really isn't a "same company" to compare to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NWcityguy2 View Post
    Since BM has been bought out and relocated to Remington's plant, and the original BM plant is now owned by Windham Weaponry, there really isn't a "same company" to compare to.
    The Freedom Group meaning freedom from quality controls , Bushmaster is the new Pinto, having said that 20" barrels are still a lot of fun to have, there is something about that classic M16 look from the 80's that says bald eagles and Chuck Norris movies, shoot it and enjoy it, by the way kudo's on the name.
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    I have a 16" Bushmaster that's 10+ years old. It's been lightly used but no issues. I recently got an 18" upper(BCM), then I also have 20 and 22".

    I like the handiness of the lighter weight 16" barrels for general use. I has able to make it to a SD dog town on two occasions. For that I used the 20" and 22" AR's, one a custom, both with excellent triggers. It all depends on what one plans to do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wake27 View Post
    That's definitely not true, they just recognized that maybe there isn't as much utility for the 20", like their customers. But since you already have it, why not shoot and answer your own question?
    Good point, but shooting the one I already own just confirms how much I like BM rifles from fifteen years ago.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hank6046 View Post
    The Freedom Group meaning freedom from quality controls , Bushmaster is the new Pinto, having said that 20" barrels are still a lot of fun to have, there is something about that classic M16 look from the 80's that says bald eagles and Chuck Norris movies, shoot it and enjoy it, by the way kudo's on the name.
    I had heard that they were no longer as solid as before. I remember them being the industry giant in those great days of the early 2000's. What company has inherited that mantle, if any?

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    Quote Originally Posted by NWcityguy2 View Post
    Since BM has been bought out and relocated to Remington's plant, and the original BM plant is now owned by Windham Weaponry, there really isn't a "same company" to compare to.
    Is Windham Weaponry the spiritual successor to BM? Are they producing firearms of excellent quality and value?

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    Quote Originally Posted by NWcityguy2 View Post
    Since BM has been bought out and relocated to Remington's plant, and the original BM plant is now owned by Windham Weaponry, there really isn't a "same company" to compare to.
    Is Windham Weaponry the spiritual successor to BM? Are they producing firearms of excellent quality and value?

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    Bushmaster was never good. They used BS marketing and we were able to fill a niche that Colt couldn't or wouldn't. Their specs are all over the place and for everyone that works good, 3-4 don't run well.

    The also counted on the fact that the average dude shoots a few hundred rounds per year. The 3% were inconsequential to them.

    Quote Originally Posted by FishTaco View Post
    I had heard that they were no longer as solid as before. I remember them being the industry giant in those great days of the early 2000's. What company has inherited that mantle, if any?



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