Bushmaster ACR review.... Another crappy rifle

Published on May 18, 2015
Duration: 21:47

This review of the Bushmaster ACR highlights significant design flaws despite a smooth action and ambidextrous controls. Criticisms include a poorly designed stock, a flimsy folding mechanism, spongy controls, and a nose-heavy balance. Crucially, the lack of manufacturer support and the failure of the quick-change barrel system to retain zero render the rifle impractical and overpriced at $2,000.

Quick Summary

The Bushmaster ACR is heavily criticized for its stock design, spongy controls, and failure to retain zero after barrel changes. Despite some pros like smooth action and ambidextrous controls, the lack of manufacturer support and poor balance make it an overpriced failure at $2,000.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Round Count
  2. 02:09Pros: Smoothness & Controls
  3. 03:35Pros: Accuracy & Reliability
  4. 04:08Cons: Stock Design Issues
  5. 05:42Cons: Folding Mechanism & Materials
  6. 07:17Cons: Spongy Controls & Build Quality
  7. 08:40Cons: Lack of Support & Parts
  8. 09:55Cons: Weight & Balance Problems
  9. 11:17Zero Retention Test Failure
  10. 13:25Final Verdict: Overpriced Failure

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main criticisms of the Bushmaster ACR?

The Bushmaster ACR is criticized for its poorly designed stock, which hinders cheek weld and adjustability. Other major issues include a flimsy folding stock mechanism, spongy controls lacking tactile feedback, poor balance making it nose-heavy, and a critical failure in its quick-change barrel system's zero retention.

Does the Bushmaster ACR retain zero after changing barrels?

No, the Bushmaster ACR fails its zero retention test. After removing and reinstalling the barrel, the point of impact shifts significantly, negating the rifle's intended adaptive design and requiring re-zeroing after every barrel change.

What are the pros of the Bushmaster ACR?

The Bushmaster ACR offers a relatively smooth shooting experience and features fully ambidextrous controls for the bolt release, safety, and magazine release. It is also noted for being accurate, partly due to its stiff barrel profile, and reliable when the gas regulator is properly set.

Is manufacturer support available for the Bushmaster ACR?

Manufacturer support for the Bushmaster ACR is virtually non-existent. Caliber conversion kits are unavailable, and essential replacement parts like extractor springs or bolts cannot be found on the Bushmaster website. Online schematics are also incorrectly linked.

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