Bushmaster will now make the Masada. - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

EricCartmann · 01-30-2008, 11:01 PM

http://homelandsecurityleader.com/ho...vanced-weapon/

From Bushmaster Release
Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC (BFI) announced today that it has signed an exclusive license deal with Magpul Industries Corp. for the production, future development, and sales of Magpul’s prototype MASADA weapon system.
The Bushmaster ACR (Adaptive Combat Rifle) will initially be offered in 5.56 NATO, available for law enforcement and civilian purchase second quarter 2008. This release will be followed by military ACR versions in the 3rd quarter of 2008.
Without government funding or outside influence of any kind, the Masada concept was developed from scratch in Boulder, Colorado by Magpul’s Design Group. The Masada concept was first shown publicly at the 2007 Shot Show and its success prompted Magpul to spend a year redesigning the system for production.
The result is the ACR (Adaptive Combat Rifle) which keeps the fundamentals of the Masada concept with added advanced features such as firing pin block and true ambidextrous charging handle.
Among the ACR’s key features are a gas piston operating system, tool-less quick change barrel, multi-adjustable folding stock with integrated storage, and backward compatibility with a number of AR15/M16 parts. Due to similar operating controls, user transition from the M16 series of weapons is easily facilitated with minimal re-training.
The Bushmaster ACR will initially be available in 3 SKUS: Standard Carbine with fixed stock, Entry Carbine with folding stock, and Special Purpose Rifle with Precision Rifle Stock. Live fire demonstration and test and evaluations beginning in the end of March to qualified law enforcement, federal government agencies.

rogerxd45 · 01-30-2008, 11:13 PM

well thats cool at least me know that they will eventually make plenty of them.
i like bushmasters they may not be the best but they are quality at an affordable price.

hey how about we go through one ar-15 thread without posting "the list"

EricCartmann · 01-31-2008, 01:16 AM

Here are some pics that Masada posted

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.htm...f=124&t=158557

bigun · 01-31-2008, 03:54 AM

Shrewd move on Magpuls part, I hope they were able to recoup their R&D costs in the deal, of course they will make up any losses in furniture sales to Bushmaster. I really hope Bushmaster can keep the quality up while holding to a good price point but I'm thinking they are going to be real close to $2000 a piece, and I'm wondering if they will be able to get into full production before the next AWB. Risky Business. They did make a deal with the largest producer of AR style rifles so once they get the bugs worked out they should be able to make a huge number of them in a short time. The Massada is a interesting amalgamation of AR,H&K,FN SCAR,and AK if Bushmaster builds it right it should be a great rifle.

**KingAirDriver** · 01-31-2008, 08:57 AM

That is a SWEET looking rifle! I love the looks of the 16". I told the wife that's gonna be my next rifle and she just said, "Oh great."

bigun · 01-31-2008, 09:00 AM

Either the 16"or the 18" would work for me. My eardrums dont like barrels shorter than 16".

dasanii19 · 01-31-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricCartmann

Here are some pics that Masada posted

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.htm...f=124&t=158557

Dude, are you alright?!!!!

Time frame 1:13 into this clip!! I just about flipped out when I saw this!! Why would she do that to you? Thats frickin so messed up, I mean wow..... Oh my god, she killed cartman!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IAyYEruXmg

**nikon777** · 01-31-2008, 09:40 AM

very interesting move.

**nikon777** · 01-31-2008, 09:42 AM

"I'm sure it was a smart move for Magpul as a company. But Bushmaster has had some huge misteps which makes me doubt their ability to bring the product to market without screwing it up.

Their insistance of standardizing on 1:9 Brls and only offering 1:7 as a special order option.
Thier history of canted front sight bases.
Thier caving and settling the beltway sniper lawsuits.
Their Carbon-15 which is a complete POS.

Hopefully they dont **** the Bushada up too bad."

bigun · 01-31-2008, 10:33 AM

[Oh my god, she killed cartman!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IAyYEruXmg[/quote] You Bastards!!

01-30-2008, 11:01 PM	#1
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	Bushmaster will now make the Masada. http://homelandsecurityleader.com/ho...vanced-weapon/ *From Bushmaster Release* Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC (BFI) announced today that it has signed an exclusive license deal with Magpul Industries Corp. for the production, future development, and sales of Magpul’s prototype MASADA weapon system. The Bushmaster ACR (Adaptive Combat Rifle) will initially be offered in 5.56 NATO, available for law enforcement and civilian purchase second quarter 2008. This release will be followed by military ACR versions in the 3rd quarter of 2008. Without government funding or outside influence of any kind, the Masada concept was developed from scratch in Boulder, Colorado by Magpul’s Design Group. The Masada concept was first shown publicly at the 2007 Shot Show and its success prompted Magpul to spend a year redesigning the system for production. The result is the ACR (Adaptive Combat Rifle) which keeps the fundamentals of the Masada concept with added advanced features such as firing pin block and true ambidextrous charging handle. Among the ACR’s key features are a gas piston operating system, tool-less quick change barrel, multi-adjustable folding stock with integrated storage, and backward compatibility with a number of AR15/M16 parts. Due to similar operating controls, user transition from the M16 series of weapons is easily facilitated with minimal re-training. The Bushmaster ACR will initially be available in 3 SKUS: Standard Carbine with fixed stock, Entry Carbine with folding stock, and Special Purpose Rifle with Precision Rifle Stock. Live fire demonstration and test and evaluations beginning in the end of March to qualified law enforcement, federal government agencies.

01-31-2008, 03:54 AM	#4
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,527	Shrewd move on Magpuls part, I hope they were able to recoup their R&D costs in the deal, of course they will make up any losses in furniture sales to Bushmaster. I really hope Bushmaster can keep the quality up while holding to a good price point but I'm thinking they are going to be real close to $2000 a piece, and I'm wondering if they will be able to get into full production before the next AWB. Risky Business. They did make a deal with the largest producer of AR style rifles so once they get the bugs worked out they should be able to make a huge number of them in a short time. The Massada is a interesting amalgamation of AR,H&K,FN SCAR,and AK if Bushmaster builds it right it should be a great rifle. __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

01-31-2008, 08:57 AM	#5
KingAirDriver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: FL230 and KS Posts: 1,318	That is a SWEET looking rifle! I love the looks of the 16". I told the wife that's gonna be my next rifle and she just said, "Oh great." __________________ "When life's on the line, we're in the air." Freight Dogs - Order of the Sleepless Knights.

01-31-2008, 09:00 AM	#6
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,527	Either the 16"or the 18" would work for me. My eardrums dont like barrels shorter than 16". __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

01-31-2008, 09:40 AM	#8
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 6,750	very interesting move. __________________ Clinging bitterly to guns and religion since 1977.. My Blogspot.

01-30-2008, 11:13 PM	#2
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	well thats cool at least me know that they will eventually make plenty of them. i like bushmasters they may not be the best but they are quality at an affordable price. hey how about we go through one ar-15 thread without posting "the list"

01-31-2008, 01:16 AM	#3
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	Here are some pics that Masada posted http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.htm...f=124&t=158557

01-31-2008, 09:42 AM	#9
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 6,750	"I'm sure it was a smart move for Magpul as a company. But Bushmaster has had some huge misteps which makes me doubt their ability to bring the product to market without screwing it up. Their insistance of standardizing on 1:9 Brls and only offering 1:7 as a special order option. Thier history of canted front sight bases. Thier caving and settling the beltway sniper lawsuits. Their Carbon-15 which is a complete POS. Hopefully they dont ** the Bushada up too bad." __________________ Clinging bitterly to guns and religion since 1977.. My Blogspot.**

01-31-2008, 10:33 AM	#10
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,527	[Oh my god, she killed cartman!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IAyYEruXmg[/quote] You Bastards!! __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

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