"The Bushmaster is known as a cheap gun" - Page 3

George Hill · March 24th, 2006, 06:09 PM

Why I don't like the Bushy?
The parts are made sturdy enough, but its the fit and finish that I find lacking.
It's not really that I think Bushmaster makes a poor product... but I just think other makers make better ones.

roadrash · March 24th, 2006, 06:38 PM

Bushmaster is arguably the most Pro 2A ,large scale firearms manufacturer in America today! Even if Colts rifles are a little nicer (which I doubt),I still would not buy one!

BigEd63 · March 26th, 2006, 10:28 PM

Here's what I don't like: Extractors not working period, multiple shots per one pull of the trigger, collapsable stocks that collapse when they're not supposed to, barrels not torqued down tightly enough, broken bolt, bolt carriers that are slightly bent/curved and improperly staked, read loose, bolt carrier keys.
All of the above experienced by me or close friends with non-Colt AR's that were bought new. The brands featured in these escapades are: EagleArms(Now Armalite), Bushmaster, Prof. Ord. Carbon-15(Now produced by Bushmaster) and Patriot Arms/Patriot Pistol(AR type).

That's why I buy Colt. Again not saying Colt is 100% perfect but 3 for 3 Colt's that worked fine and being 3 for 3 in owning non-Colt guns that had trouble and seing troubles of friends rifles well.........

NEtracker · April 7th, 2006, 01:39 AM

Never had an issue with my BM M4gery. Never had an issue with my RRA Varmint mated with Superior Arms lower.
Each has it's purpose. :)

H22ate · April 26th, 2006, 03:00 PM

If I'm not mistaken hasn't bushmaster won the colt ar15 challange a few times in the recent past??? Anyway I love mine, accurate and reliable.

Double-edged · May 12th, 2006, 08:11 PM

Never had a bit of trouble with any BM that I've ever owned nor have any of the guys I know. Where I'm from, BM is the standard. ALL of the SWAT guys use them, all of the competition shooters...

Other than on internet firearms boards, I've never even HEARD of a problem with a Bushmaster AR.

Macattack · May 21st, 2006, 03:22 AM

darn when i saw that article i was so happy. Thought that bushies were on sale and was immediatly ready to buy one. Oh well, going to buy one anyway, just have to wait a bit longer.

maqueswell · June 2nd, 2006, 12:33 AM

I loveeeee My M-4. Bushmaster all the way!!!

March 24th, 2006, 06:09 PM	#21
George Hill Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LaPoint Utah Posts: 324	Why I don't like the Bushy? The parts are made sturdy enough, but its the fit and finish that I find lacking. It's not really that I think Bushmaster makes a poor product... but I just think other makers make better ones. __________________ www.MadOgre.com www.concealedcarrymag.com

March 24th, 2006, 06:38 PM	#22
roadrash Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western New York Posts: 109	Bushmaster is arguably the most Pro 2A ,large scale firearms manufacturer in America today! Even if Colts rifles are a little nicer (which I doubt),I still would not buy one! Last edited by roadrash; March 24th, 2006 at 08:42 PM.

April 7th, 2006, 01:39 AM	#24
NEtracker Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MA Posts: 163	Never had an issue with my BM M4gery. Never had an issue with my RRA Varmint mated with Superior Arms lower. Each has it's purpose. :) __________________ NRA,GOAL,CMP,GCA,USCCA www.mallardspring.com Authorized Fenix Flashlight Distributor Forum Member 8% Discount code dccwms8

April 26th, 2006, 03:00 PM	#25
H22ate Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pa Posts: 30	If I'm not mistaken hasn't bushmaster won the colt ar15 challange a few times in the recent past??? Anyway I love mine, accurate and reliable. __________________ "That one was rubber, The next one is live"

May 21st, 2006, 03:22 AM	#27
Macattack Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rainy ol' Seattle, WA Posts: 350	darn when i saw that article i was so happy. Thought that bushies were on sale and was immediatly ready to buy one. Oh well, going to buy one anyway, just have to wait a bit longer. __________________ Fuer Grissa Ost Drauka (Let's Dance) "Every man has a right to risk his own life for the preservation of it." -Jean-Jacques Rousseau "Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular."

March 26th, 2006, 10:28 PM	#23
BigEd63 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 318	Here's what I don't like: Extractors not working period, multiple shots per one pull of the trigger, collapsable stocks that collapse when they're not supposed to, barrels not torqued down tightly enough, broken bolt, bolt carriers that are slightly bent/curved and improperly staked, read loose, bolt carrier keys. All of the above experienced by me or close friends with non-Colt AR's that were bought new. The brands featured in these escapades are: EagleArms(Now Armalite), Bushmaster, Prof. Ord. Carbon-15(Now produced by Bushmaster) and Patriot Arms/Patriot Pistol(AR type). That's why I buy Colt. Again not saying Colt is 100% perfect but 3 for 3 Colt's that worked fine and being 3 for 3 in owning non-Colt guns that had trouble and seing troubles of friends rifles well.........

May 12th, 2006, 08:11 PM	#26
Double-edged New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Never had a bit of trouble with any BM that I've ever owned nor have any of the guys I know. Where I'm from, BM is the standard. ALL of the SWAT guys use them, all of the competition shooters... Other than on internet firearms boards, I've never even HEARD of a problem with a Bushmaster AR.

June 2nd, 2006, 12:33 AM	#28
maqueswell Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 68	I loveeeee My M-4. Bushmaster all the way!!! __________________ Desert Eagle .44 Magnum, Baby Eagle .45 Glock 22 H&K USP .45 Ruger P89, 345PR Mossberg 590 special purpose Weatherby Vanguard .308 Bushmaster M-4

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