Intro to the Bushmaster ACR - Arm&Gun's Personal SBR: Gun of the Week #25

Published on December 9, 2019
Duration: 10:08

This video provides an in-depth introduction to the highly modular Bushmaster ACR, presented by Arm&Gun. The host, who acquired the rifle as a personal gift, details his customized setup, highlighting its adaptability and aftermarket support. The ACR's key features, such as its external buffer-less design allowing for compact stock configurations and user-changeable barrels, are emphasized. The video also touches upon the availability of aftermarket components from companies like KRG and Templar Precision, as well as official caliber conversion kits like the 450 Bushmaster.

Quick Summary

The Bushmaster ACR is a highly modular rifle platform that allows for significant user customization, including barrel swaps and the use of various aftermarket stocks. Unlike the AR-15, it lacks an external buffer tube, enabling compact stock configurations and the ability to fire with the stock folded. Aftermarket support from companies like KRG and RPM Tool provides further customization options.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Bushmaster ACR
  2. 00:12Personal Acquisition and Customization
  3. 00:53Modularity and Aftermarket Support
  4. 01:14KRG Telescopic Stock
  5. 01:36Buffer-less Design and Stock Options
  6. 01:52User-Changeable Barrels
  7. 02:07450 Bushmaster Conversion Kit
  8. 02:26Templar Precision and Community Support
  9. 02:56RPM Tool Handguard
  10. 03:21Ox Hook Stock
  11. 03:4110.5-inch Barrel Build
  12. 03:42AAC Blast Deflector
  13. 03:53Factory Lower and Color Matching
  14. 04:23Notch Coyote Brown Magazine
  15. 04:29Trigger and Ergonomics
  16. 04:46Upcoming Video Series
  17. 06:38Support the Channel
  18. 07:32Bonus Gun: NEMO Arms Omen Recon

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Bushmaster ACR modular?

The Bushmaster ACR is highly modular due to its design allowing for user-level barrel changes by simply removing the handguard. It also supports a wide range of aftermarket stocks, including PDW and telescopic options, and can be configured for different calibers with conversion kits.

How does the Bushmaster ACR differ from an AR-15 in terms of stock design?

A key difference is the ACR's lack of an external buffer tube, which is present on AR-15s. This design allows the ACR to accept compact PDW stocks and enables it to be fired even with the stock fully collapsed or folded.

What aftermarket support is available for the Bushmaster ACR?

While Bushmaster initially promised extensive support, the aftermarket has become robust. Companies like KRG offer telescopic stocks, and others like RPM Tool provide high-quality handguards, with further support from entities like Templar Precision.

Can the Bushmaster ACR be chambered in different calibers?

Yes, the Bushmaster ACR is designed for modularity and can be converted to different calibers. Bushmaster has released a 450 Bushmaster conversion kit, and the aftermarket may offer further caliber options.

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