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Posted: 2/21/2017 11:13:43 PM EDT
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They are the old Bushmaster. Decent quality. Pretty sure all their barrels are chrome lined.
Not worth $850 nowadays though. |
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Posted: 2/21/2017 11:38:46 PM EDT
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Gtg, imo. Most (if not all) are CL.
And +1, $5-600 maybe.Even then, probably not unless minty and configured exactly how I wanted. |
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Posted: 2/21/2017 11:41:10 PM EDT
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Windham weaponry is GTG.
Former Bushmaster with better quality. JMO. |
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Posted: 2/22/2017 12:27:44 AM EDT
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Windham weaponry is GTG. Former Bushmaster with better quality. JMO. This is the answer...........also 4150 chrome lined barrels |
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Posted: 2/22/2017 12:27:58 AM EDT
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Windham weaponry is GTG. Former Bushmaster with better quality. JMO. This is the answer...........also 4150 chrome lined barrels |
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Posted: 2/22/2017 2:50:12 AM EDT
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For all intents and purposes Windham is the Old Bushmaster. They are made by the same people in the same factory under the same ownership as Old Bushy from before the purchase and subsequent move of the name by Freedom Group/ Cerberus capital.
IMHO Windham's products are of slightly higher quality now than when they were Old Bushmaster.  .
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Posted: 2/22/2017 10:56:24 AM EDT
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Windham is good to go. Erik will take care of you there if there is any problems. Customer service is hands down the best.
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Posted: 2/22/2017 11:31:03 AM EDT
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I bought a Windham the first year they opened up shop. A fellow gun enthusiast pointed me in their direction. It has been rock solid and reliable. Good to go.
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Posted: 2/22/2017 11:38:56 AM EDT
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Windham Weaponry assembly quality is better than the old Bushmaster. The Windham Weaponry barrel assembly jigs and barrel wrenches are very good.
Sadly, they still use motor oil on the barrel nut for barrel installation and they don't use any lube for buffer tube or castle nut installation. 
They still use commercial carbine receiver extensions and they still don't stake the end plate. Their gas keys are staked very well now, old Bushmaster was known for having "meh" gas key staking. Their rifle length A2 handguards still seem to be very good like the old Bushmaster but their A2 stock kits are lacking in quality compared to the old Bushmaster... Specifically, their use of cheap commercial rifle buffer tubes, plastic trap doors and stock screw quality is lacking, old Bushmaster was basically using Mil-Spec A2 stock kits. |
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Posted: 2/22/2017 1:13:04 PM EDT
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I have the basic WW 20" government model and find it to be an excellent rifle. WW customer support is excellent as well. If you ever have any questions or issues with your WW product, they have a great smith / rep here (Erik). https://www.ar15.com/forums/f_2/489_Windham-Weaponry.html
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Posted: 2/22/2017 1:50:37 PM EDT
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Windham is great quality for a inexpensive rifle. If it is just a basic carbine with a FSB, it is worth no more than 500 used.
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Posted: 2/22/2017 2:03:25 PM EDT
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What kind of truck?
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Posted: 2/22/2017 6:58:13 PM EDT
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I've had a WW MPC for the last 3 years, put about 2600 rounds thru it, not one hiccup. I shoot with a lot of guys with much more experience, and much more expensive rifles, and they have all been very impressed with the Windham. It took me a long time to pick a rifle when I was shopping, and I called a lot of manufacturers to ask questions - none were as helpful as WW. Just my two cents. Good luck
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Posted: 2/28/2017 12:01:08 AM EDT
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I bought a Windham Gov't rifle in the fall of 2014 that I made into an A4 clone.
Aside from the detachable carry handle having a small ding on it, the rifle has been good to go. I mentioned the ding in the industry forum when I reviewed the rifle. I got a reply asking for a pic and a reply stating to send in the handle for a free replacement. While I told Windham I didn't need a replacement, that act really impressed me. I don't hesitate to recommend Windham rifle when I first got it 
rifle now with some of its 20in friends---its the A4 clone 
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Posted: 2/28/2017 10:09:58 AM EDT
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As others said above, WW is good to go. I've used a couple of their barrels in my builds and have been very pleased with the results. I don't buy stock ARs off the shelf, but if I did, WW would get the nod from me before a lot of other makers did. Also, their customer service is above average in my dealings with them. They respond quick to interwebs inquiries and were personable to talk to over the phone. I also found them knowledgeable.
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Posted: 2/28/2017 3:07:28 PM EDT
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I would pay extra not to get a chrome lined barrel, but that's just me. Chrome lining does nothing positive as far as accuracy is concerned. I clean and lube my rifles after I shoot them and have never had any problems regarding rust.
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Posted: 2/28/2017 3:30:45 PM EDT
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I would pay extra not to get a chrome lined barrel, but that's just me. Chrome lining does nothing positive as far as accuracy is concerned. I clean and lube my rifles after I shoot them and have never had any problems regarding rust. Chrome lining may not help but in my experience it doesn't hurt accuracy either. My friend had a ban era 16" Bushmaster V-Match that was chrome lined that would shoot 5 Sierra 52 Grain Matchkings in one hole at 100 yards. It totally busted the whole chrome lined is inaccurate myth for me. Had a Bushy HBAR that had about 3,000 rounds on it and the throat looked almost new when looking down the bore. Had a non chrome OLY barrel that looked completely shot out at 4,000 rounds. So chrome lined for me please! |
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Posted: 2/28/2017 9:41:31 PM EDT
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As long as it was made in Maine it's GTG
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Posted: 2/28/2017 9:45:12 PM EDT
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Windham weaponry is GTG. Former Bushmaster with better quality. JMO. This is the answer...........also 4150 chrome lined barrels Great quality - barrels are chrome lined 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium 11595E Steel w. M4 Feed Ramps |
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Posted: 2/28/2017 10:12:05 PM EDT
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Yes.... Yes they are....
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Posted: 3/2/2017 9:24:36 AM EDT
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Great quality - barrels are chrome lined 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium 11595E Steel w. M4 Feed Ramps I just bought a 20" from them for a rifle build I just completed. Glad to see there are others on here that prefer chrome-lined barrels. |
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