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    Quote Originally Posted by Redhat View Post
    I think most will pick that up after just a few minutes of reading information here.
    I agree, but so many just seem to jump in without reading the knowledge base threads. I try to never belittle someone (unless they are just stupid, then I try to move on without getting involved), I normally refer them to said knowledge threads. I think this usually gives them the info they are looking for without taking the risk of being misunderstood.

    I grew up on BMs in the late 80's early 90's. So I've been in this boat before, I've learned alot from this site. I just didn't know what I didn't know. It is an ever evolving AR world, M4C has been more helpful than any site I've found on the AR system. I hope they stick around and keep learning if they are really into AR's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jhs1969 View Post
    I agree, but so many just seem to jump in without reading the knowledge base threads. I try to never belittle someone (unless they are just stupid, then I try to move on without getting involved), I normally refer them to said knowledge threads. I think this usually gives them the info they are looking for without taking the risk of being misunderstood.

    I grew up on BMs in the late 80's early 90's. So I've been in this boat before, I've learned alot from this site. I just didn't know what I didn't know. It is an ever evolving AR world, M4C has been more helpful than any site I've found on the AR system. I hope they stick around and keep learning if they are really into AR's.
    I usually over analyze every purchase I make......I guess it's an engineer thing. The BM was an impulse purchase for me, based on a good price (at the time). Had I followed my normal thought process, I would have came across the knowledge based threads first and it would have likely swayed the choice. But it's here now, so I figured I might as well make it all that it can be........I'm just a few parts away from it being a total different animal now anyways .
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    Quote Originally Posted by 01tundra View Post
    I usually over analyze every purchase I make......I guess it's an engineer thing. The BM was an impulse purchase for me, based on a good price (at the time). Had I followed my normal thought process, I would have came across the knowledge based threads first and it would have likely swayed the choice. But it's here now, so I figured I might as well make it all that it can be........I'm just a few parts away from it being a total different animal now anyways .
    When I first got into AR's I was ONLY interested in varmint hunting (this was a VERY long time ago). So I bought a bull barreled RRA. It was fine for its intended purposes, but quickly sold it once I started to do some digging.

    So everyone buys a gun they regret and we ALL started somewhere. I wish that I knew Vickers or Hackathorn in the late 90's. If I had, I would have owned a Colt and wouldn't have had to sell it.



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    I guess I have to add my 2cents. I have a variety of AR15 platform rifles, I own a Bushmaster ORC and at this point, all that remains of the original rifle is the barrel, upper/lower forgings, d-ring, gas tube and gas block. When I start taking carbine classes (in my fantasy future that does not involve me being in Iraq), I will probably take my Bushmaster and my S&W vs. my other rifles because at the end of the day--if those rifles look like they've been through WW2, Korea, Vietnam and OIF--I won't care. As long as I can keep it running and not cause myself hiccups in the course, I won't be bothered that I've totaled the rifle functionally or cosmetically. That means some other very nice rifles are probably more safe queens than they should be, but I guess that's just how I look at the situation.

    If I took my KAC FDE SR15 to a class and scratched the hell out of it I'd be pissed at myself! Likewise if I had one of my centurion builds hit the 20K round mark and that douglas barrel started to give up the ghost I wouldn't like that either.

    So for me, BM is an effective solution for its intended purpose--reliable beater/don't feel bad gun



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    Sounds like the OP's Bushy is doin fine the way it is. Any parts or upgrades to it is gravy... not required. It it were mine, I'd shoot the fire out of it and make it break. Upgrades are so much easier to justify that way.

    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    When I first got into AR's I was ONLY interested in varmint hunting (this was a VERY long time ago). So I bought a bull barreled RRA. It was fine for its intended purposes, but quickly sold it once I started to do some digging.

    So everyone buys a gun they regret and we ALL started somewhere. I wish that I knew Vickers or Hackathorn in the late 90's. If I had, I would have owned a Colt and wouldn't have had to sell it.
    I hope you mean that the RRA was a mistake because your interests eventually shifted, and not because AR's shouldn't be used just to pick off furry pests.

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    Bushamster issues are well-known among the knowledgeable AR enthusiast. Their shortcomings are not hearsay, they are fact.

    The short list is tight chambers, non- HP/ MPI barrels and bolts, improper staking of the castle (if at all) and the bolt carrier key just to name a few.

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve in PA View Post
    We run with Bushmaster M4A1's. No problems or issues. No spending money to "fix" things...........whatever that means.

    My personal rifle is a Bushmaster M4A3. Other than adding the Bravo Company extractor upgrade, nothing has been done to the rifle except the addition of Magpul stock and handguard for a better feel.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Triton28 View Post
    Sounds like the OP's Bushy is doin fine the way it is. Any parts or upgrades to it is gravy... not required. It it were mine, I'd shoot the fire out of it and make it break. Upgrades are so much easier to justify that way.



    I hope you mean that the RRA was a mistake because your interests eventually shifted, and not because AR's shouldn't be used just to pick off furry pests.
    I realized two things. The AR was built using only the cheapest parts and taht bull barrels are horrible idea.



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    My first AR was a bushmaster with an acog on it. It wasn't a bad rifle, but I realize now I was putting spinners on a Pontiac as said before lol. It is a nice rifle to start with I like to think as bushmaster as that kinda sweet not half bad looking practice girl you develop your "game" with before going after the prom queen.


    I own a nice AR from Daniels Defense now and love it, but that bushmaster will always hold a special place.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    I realized two things. The AR was built using only the cheapest parts and taht bull barrels are horrible idea.



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    I think bull barrels are great if someone else is carrying it for me.

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