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    Yes got one of those in the safe. It hasn't gotten much range time vs the favored N4s and LMT but it's performed fine in its light duty so far. I mean to upgrade it's BCG one of these days.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lethal dose View Post
    I wish I were a moderator. Was on an auto forum. Anyone? Templar? Close this thing.
    I'm afraid I agree with this. I was skeptical about posting in a Bushmaster thread, now I'm sorry I did.

    Look guys, I posted a link to a thread early on this one. I strongly suggest you guys check out the chart to find where BM stands in relation to other makers. Also check out the "Oh no..." thread. It will give you some ideas as what you may want to think about if you own a BM. If you're only going to use it as a range toy then shoot it till it stops. If you intend to depend on it in any way I would suggest at least getting the BCG properly staked, along with the castle nut once you get your prefered stock on it.

    All this back slapping over owing a BM reminds me of TOS, this is not a good thing IMO.

    This is coming from someone who has owned 16 BM's, and now I own "0". I've never had much trouble from BM's but I never ran them hard. With the exception of last year, I've been running my carbines more often and a little harder. I also depend on my carbines. I made some of the recommended changes to my last BM and was confident with it afterwards, but I was also glad to get rid of it and replace it 3 years ago with a LMT. Now I run a 6920 and my wife the LMT. With todays prices I see no reason to go with a BM when you can get a Colt, BCM or DD for very little more (if any).

    Please don't get the impression I'm knocking on anyone who owns a BM, I'm not. I just would like to see these people expand their knowledge. It is not the end of the world if you bought a BM, it can be improved greatly over what the factory boxed up with very few changes. I'm very much pleased when I see a BM owner who has educated himself and has made his into a much better carbine.

    Again, please check out the "Knowledge base threads".

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    Quote Originally Posted by jhs1969 View Post
    I'm afraid I agree with this. I was skeptical about posting in a Bushmaster thread, now I'm sorry I did.

    Look guys, I posted a link to a thread early on this one. I strongly suggest you guys check out the chart to find where BM stands in relation to other makers. Also check out the "Oh no..." thread. It will give you some ideas as what you may want to think about if you own a BM. If you're only going to use it as a range toy then shoot it till it stops. If you intend to depend on it in any way I would suggest at least getting the BCG properly staked, along with the castle nut once you get your prefered stock on it.

    All this back slapping over owing a BM reminds me of TOS, this is not a good thing IMO.

    This is coming from someone who has owned 16 BM's, and now I own "0". I've never had much trouble from BM's but I never ran them hard. With the exception of last year, I've been running my carbines more often and a little harder. I also depend on my carbines. I made some of the recommended changes to my last BM and was confident with it afterwards, but I was also glad to get rid of it and replace it 3 years ago with a LMT. Now I run a 6920 and my wife the LMT. With todays prices I see no reason to go with a BM when you can get a Colt, BCM or DD for very little more (if any).

    Please don't get the impression I'm knocking on anyone who owns a BM, I'm not. I just would like to see these people expand their knowledge. It is not the end of the world if you bought a BM, it can be improved greatly over what the factory boxed up with very few changes. I'm very much pleased when I see a BM owner who has educated himself and has made his into a much better carbine.

    Again, please check out the "Knowledge base threads".
    I know what you are saying about BM. It needs work and when I buy another carbine it probably wont be a BM. I do love my rifle though! I have spent alot of money on the internals of my BM (Milspec buffer tube, M16 BCG, Timney trigger, Colt bolt catch, ST-T2 buffer, KNS pins). I had a blast modding this thing out so I did not mind doing the upgrades. One thing I was lucky that mine came with M4 feed cuts
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    Quote Originally Posted by halo2304 View Post
    Bushmaster makes OK products. Given the choice, I'd take a Bushy over an Olympic. I put Bushmaster in the same catagory as RRA and Stag. Acceptable quality for range use but not sure I'd take it to war.
    OK What would you take to war or as a patrol AR? How would you set it up?

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    I was looking for a BM when the guy at Impact Arms in Boise got me to get a Rock River. I consider the RR a small step up from the BM. If I was to buy what most people on here buy I'd need a to drive a BMW M3 too. I'm not that rich nor do I shoot enough to warrant a BMW level AR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smokenssz View Post
    I know what you are saying about BM. It needs work and when I buy another carbine it probably wont be a BM. I do love my rifle though! I have spent alot of money on the internals of my BM (Milspec buffer tube, M16 BCG, Timney trigger, Colt bolt catch, ST-T2 buffer, KNS pins). I had a blast modding this thing out so I did not mind doing the upgrades. One thing I was lucky that mine came with M4 feed cuts
    Good for you, sounds like you made it into an excellent carbine. It's good to see people dive into the details, and they are better for it. So many people get PO'd and refuse to belive their XYZ is not up to the standards of ABC. I was in the same boat a few years ago, I got mine up to speed as well but I'm glad to have moved on to a Colt and LMT. Again, good for you and good luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Edge View Post
    OK What would you take to war or as a patrol AR? How would you set it up?
    https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=6642

    Go here and learn as much as you can. Try to choose from as far left on the chart as you can. I personaly prefer the top 3 but would not want to choose less than the top 6.

    How to set it up, I would recommend a good RDS (red dot sight), a good BUIS (back up iron sight), a good white light and a good sling.

    You are at the right site to learn. Dig in and enjoy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ghost762 View Post
    I was looking for a BM when the guy at Impact Arms in Boise got me to get a Rock River. I consider the RR a small step up from the BM. If I was to buy what most people on here buy I'd need a to drive a BMW M3 too. I'm not that rich nor do I shoot enough to warrant a BMW level AR.
    I understand what you are trying to say but I'll have to disagree. I bought my LMT seprate as a complete lower and a complete upper for $1056 about 3 years ago and got my 6920 2-3 months back for $1099. If you shop around (try gunbroker) you can find some good prices at this time. You don't have to sink a fortune for a good carbine at this time. Lets hope the current admin. does not change this anytime soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Edge View Post
    OK What would you take to war or as a patrol AR? How would you set it up?
    My Colt 6920 is my prefered carbine. I'm looking at adding an Aimpoint and maybe changing the Magpul sights to something else.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jhs1969 View Post
    I understand what you are trying to say but I'll have to disagree. I bought my LMT seprate as a complete lower and a complete upper for $1056 about 3 years ago and got my 6920 2-3 months back for $1099. If you shop around (try gunbroker) you can find some good prices at this time. You don't have to sink a fortune for a good carbine at this time. Lets hope the current admin. does not change this anytime soon.

    WOW I paid $890 for my RR in 06". I was young and not as wise then.

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