Bushmaster XM-15 E2S M4 help.

crzy4guns · August 8th, 2008, 04:43 PM

After reading the posts on DC, I realized that I did not own a SHTF or a EOTWAWKI firearm in case Dawn of the Dead zombies invade my hometown in Kansas, so I remedied that situation and bought me a Bushmaster XM -15 E2S M4 in .223 and with a 14.5 inch barrel with the 1 in 9 inch twist rate. It is a preban model with the bayonet lug, collapsible stock and removable carry handle with the Picatinny rail. It came with one 30 round magazine, so where can I find quality 30 round magazines?

I will try to post some pics soon, as my previous attempts have been dismal failures. What ammo do you all recomend? Accessories? Hopefully I got a quality carbine as it was down to this and a Ruger mini 14 NRA model. Would love to hear from any AR - 15 owners out there. I had a Colt AR - 15 A2 with a 20 inch barrel and like a blooming idiot sold it 20 years ago so this sort of makes up for that mistake. I bought it at Cabelas nib as it was the last one they had in this model.

matiki · August 8th, 2008, 04:47 PM

Are you OK with Pmags? It's how I roll and I know they fit my friends bushmaster lower.

crzy4guns · August 8th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Not too familiar yet with the new brand names in the defensive rifle/carbine world. If they are quality, I will try a couple of them out. I tell you what, I really like this handy little June bug carbine.

matiki · August 8th, 2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by crzy4guns

Not too familiar yet with the new brand names in the defensive rifle/carbine world. If they are quality, I will try a couple of them out. I tell you what, I really like this handy little June bug carbine.

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cvhoss · August 8th, 2008, 05:43 PM

For standard mags, I like the Brownell's Magazines. If you want something dang near indestructible and definitely a little different, look at the Cammenga EasyMag. Be sure to look at the video on their site. In the square of 9 images, it's the top row, center video. Don't get bored with it at least until they shoot the mags with a shotgun.

Now for a stupid question. How did you manage to get a rifle with a 14.5" barrel? I thought 16" was the minimum. Or, did you do the NFA dance and pay the transfer tax?

Hoss

matiki · August 8th, 2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cvhoss

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Now for a stupid question. How did you manage to get a rifle with a 14.5" barrel? I thought 16" was the minimum. Or, did you do the NFA dance and pay the transfer tax?

Hoss

I can't speak for the OP but my barrel is a bushy that came from the factory with a welded phantom flash hider = 16".

crzy4guns · August 8th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Well Hoss, to be honest with you, I don't really know, it said it was a Pre Ban model, does that make a difference? The BATF didn't bat an eye when it was called in from Cabelas. It has the Izzy flash suppressor, could it be with that on there it is 16 inches? Cabela employee said he owned one just like it and never mentioned paying the tax stamp.

crzy4guns · August 8th, 2008, 05:59 PM

Looking at the box now - says item BCWA3F 14M4 IZ. I don't think Cabelas is a class 3 dealer, was I just lucky or am I headed for Leavenworth?

matiki · August 8th, 2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by crzy4guns

Looking at the box now - says item BCWA3F 14M4 IZ. I don't think Cabelas is a class 3 dealer, was I just lucky or am I headed for Leavenworth?

Cool. That's a nice rig and it's not an NFA issue. I doubt Cabelas would make such a mistake but I have heard a couple horror stories regarding small time dealers/pawn shops.

crzy4guns · August 8th, 2008, 06:04 PM

That is it exactly matiki, a law enforcement model - boy is my brother in law (a LEO) going to go bonkers over this handy do dad of a carbine. I know I am.

August 8th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#1
crzy4guns Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,332	Bushmaster XM-15 E2S M4 help. After reading the posts on DC, I realized that I did not own a SHTF or a EOTWAWKI firearm in case Dawn of the Dead zombies invade my hometown in Kansas, so I remedied that situation and bought me a Bushmaster XM -15 E2S M4 in .223 and with a 14.5 inch barrel with the 1 in 9 inch twist rate. It is a preban model with the bayonet lug, collapsible stock and removable carry handle with the Picatinny rail. It came with one 30 round magazine, so where can I find quality 30 round magazines? I will try to post some pics soon, as my previous attempts have been dismal failures. What ammo do you all recomend? Accessories? Hopefully I got a quality carbine as it was down to this and a Ruger mini 14 NRA model. Would love to hear from any AR - 15 owners out there. I had a Colt AR - 15 A2 with a 20 inch barrel and like a blooming idiot sold it 20 years ago so this sort of makes up for that mistake. I bought it at Cabelas nib as it was the last one they had in this model. __________________ The closest helping hand is the one at your wrist.

August 8th, 2008, 04:47 PM	#2
matiki VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N.W. Posts: 2,014	Are you OK with Pmags? It's how I roll and I know they fit my friends bushmaster lower. __________________ Each of us has a natural right - from God - to defend his person, his liberty, and his property. These are the three basic requirements of life, and the preservation of any one of them is completely dependent upon the preservation of the other two. Frederic Bastiat, The Law

August 8th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#3
crzy4guns Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,332	Not too familiar yet with the new brand names in the defensive rifle/carbine world. If they are quality, I will try a couple of them out. I tell you what, I really like this handy little June bug carbine. __________________ The closest helping hand is the one at your wrist.

August 8th, 2008, 05:43 PM	#5
cvhoss Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 800	For standard mags, I like the Brownell's Magazines. If you want something dang near indestructible and definitely a little different, look at the Cammenga EasyMag. Be sure to look at the video on their site. In the square of 9 images, it's the top row, center video. Don't get bored with it at least until they shoot the mags with a shotgun. Now for a stupid question. How did you manage to get a rifle with a 14.5" barrel? I thought 16" was the minimum. Or, did you do the NFA dance and pay the transfer tax? Hoss __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Kahr PM-9 / Sig P-245 / Para NiteHawg / Walther PPK / Beretta Tomcat / Ruger LCP BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 / Sig Sauer 239 SAS / Walther PPS .40 NRA Life Member My Web Site

August 8th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#7
crzy4guns Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,332	Well Hoss, to be honest with you, I don't really know, it said it was a Pre Ban model, does that make a difference? The BATF didn't bat an eye when it was called in from Cabelas. It has the Izzy flash suppressor, could it be with that on there it is 16 inches? Cabela employee said he owned one just like it and never mentioned paying the tax stamp. __________________ The closest helping hand is the one at your wrist.

August 8th, 2008, 05:59 PM	#8
crzy4guns Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,332	Looking at the box now - says item BCWA3F 14M4 IZ. I don't think Cabelas is a class 3 dealer, was I just lucky or am I headed for Leavenworth? __________________ The closest helping hand is the one at your wrist.

August 8th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#10
crzy4guns Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,332	That is it exactly matiki, a law enforcement model - boy is my brother in law (a LEO) going to go bonkers over this handy do dad of a carbine. I know I am. __________________ The closest helping hand is the one at your wrist.

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