Bushmaster ACR Review

[decodeddiesel]

Thank you for such a well executed and unbiased review.

I will admit, I was in the Masada Kool-aid Camp big time back in 2008, but was very disappointed when I actually held and fired an ACR for the first time.

The platform does have potential as you and Sturmgewehr from the Military Arms youtube channel have demonstrated.

Also glad to hear your SN-3 was OK, a 4 foot drop onto concrete is no joke.

[topgunpilot20]

Also glad to hear your SN-3 was OK, a 4 foot drop onto concrete is no joke.

My wife was there spotting for me, and she started flipping out when I dropped the SN-3--she knows how much I paid for it. I told her not to worry--that's why it costs so much.

[decodeddiesel]

Lol, nice.

[Tactical-Nut]

I read an article about this rifle and it got horrible reviews. Travis Haley of Magpul said it was one of the worst things that he has ever shot. It had malfunctions left and right. Bushmaster made it cheaply and didn't listen to what Magpul had to say about it. Bottom line this rifle is one of the biggest duds in firearms history.

[connorh]

I read an article about this rifle and it got horrible reviews. Travis Haley of Magpul said it was one of the worst things that he has ever shot. It had malfunctions left and right. Bushmaster made it cheaply and didn't listen to what Magpul had to say about it. Bottom line this rifle is one of the biggest duds in firearms history.

First off, the magazine you read is basically a walking advertisement for surefire. Also, this weapon is in the gen. 1 stage. I've never seen a new weapon without at least some minor issue. Considering this is your first post, I imagine you are just trolling. The article was a joke anyway. Let me know if you want me to go on...

[cjt50]

OP, thanks for posting your shooting experiences with the ACR.

I one of those idiots that bought one a year ago, enhanced black, when they 1st came out. In fact it was a year ago today.

Numerous range sessions and 4420 rounds later, I'm still statisfied with it. It has held up very well. Is it perfect, no. Would I buy it again, yes, especially now the price is more realistic than it was a year ago.

[Palmguy]

I read an article about this rifle and it got horrible reviews. Travis Haley of Magpul said it was one of the worst things that he has ever shot. It had malfunctions left and right. Bushmaster made it cheaply and didn't listen to what Magpul had to say about it. Bottom line this rifle is one of the biggest duds in firearms history.

If you are responding to something as long as the OP is, please don't quote the entire block of text and pictures. It's totally unnecessary.

[decodeddiesel]

I read an article about this rifle and it got horrible reviews. Travis Haley of Magpul said it was one of the worst things that he has ever shot. It had malfunctions left and right. Bushmaster made it cheaply and didn't listen to what Magpul had to say about it. Bottom line this rifle is one of the biggest duds in firearms history.

Yes Haley made those comments, and I agree that in it's current form the rifle suffers from numerous short comings. However, I for one really think the rifle has potential.

[JOHNO]

I went ahead and edited the quote out.

[topgunpilot20]

I read an article about this rifle and it got horrible reviews.

The article in question is "Missing in Action" by Cameron Hopkins published in the Summer 2011 issue of Surefire Combat Tactics magazine.

The article is a joke. Here's the main points it makes:

The ACR will never amount to anything because the SCAR already existed beforehand.
Travis Haley once shot an ACR that jammed.
Pistons, rotating bolts, and interrupted thread barrel attachments have been used before.
The ACR is currently available in .223/5.56 only.
One demo ACR shot 4 MOA with non-match ammo, another shot 1.5 MOA with non-match ammo, and a third shot 3 MOA with non-match ammo.
None of the 3 ACRs had a malfunction during test fire.
Bushmaster won't make money on the ACR because it's not an AR15.

There is no real rifle evaluation except for a handful of groups from the bench using non-match ammo.

Travis Haley of Magpul said it was one of the worst things that he has ever shot. It had malfunctions left and right. Bushmaster made it cheaply and didn't listen to what Magpul had to say about it. Bottom line this rifle is one of the biggest duds in firearms history.

Here's what Travis Haley actually stated:

Tyler Long
travis quick question and anyone can answer to if they please, Im taking a poll SCAR L or ACR
May 9 at 12:26pm · Like ·

Travis Haley SCAR
May 9 at 1:45pm · Like · 2 people

Travis Haley SCAR is far more accurate and reliable. I could certainly do without the reciprocating CH but I can get over that considering I have been very happy with the performance of the SCAR in classes and testing. I have broke every ACR I have ever touched with simple weapons manipulation.
May 9 at 2:57pm · Like · 2 people

David Uh Winning Alayon Makes me glad I never bought 1. The ar platform hasn't been replaced as our main service rifle for a reason
May 9 at 5:54pm · Like

Ed Driver Travis SCAR or M4 haha ?
May 9 at 7:40pm · Like

Travis Haley Don't get me wrong Ed, I am always looking for the next best thing, thats my job, but unfortunately I haven't seen it YET
May 10 at 1:02am · Like

Ed Driver Travis what broke on the ACR
May 10 at 1:10am · Like

Travis Haley short answer: Cant put any pressure on the mag when firing, spring tension issues, true barrel issues, accuracy issues, over insertion of mags, eats Pmags, weird malefactions, just a lot of no go criteria issues that unfortunately haven't been fixed yet.
May 10 at 1:26am · Like

David Uh Winning Alayon So the Remington "milspec" variant is the same?
May 10 at 1:27am · Like

Travis Haley yes that was the MIL variant...
May 10 at 2:37am · Like

Tyler Long yeah im always looking for the next best thing, i finsihed my SR556C as a SPR a while ago im just looking another great weapon that i can make my CQB carbine
May 10 at 9:51am · Like

David Uh Winning Alayon thats weak sauce travis. the guys at magpul paraded this thing around as the greatest thing since sliced bread and internet porn. and essentially its an overpriced wiffle bat with with a 30 round mag. weak sauce
May 10 at 9:55am · Like

Hans Kristoffer Jones Have you any experience with FN's F2000 series rifles?
May 10 at 1:13pm · Like

Danny Stewart i wonder what that dream weapon system will be that everyone loves and is good in every enviorment.. i could only dream. haha
May 11 at 12:14am · Like

John Ro shouldn't have let bushmaster near the Masada...
May 13 at 10:44pm · Like · 1 person

Travis Haley That is true the Magpul Masada was a very promising weapon system
May 13 at 11:39pm · Like · 4 people