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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Armalite or Bushmaster? (Carbines only)

Posted: 6/13/2003 1:13:07 PM EDT

Greetings all,

Apologies if my question has been asked before, but I would like to get some experienced feedback on my next AR purchase. I am looking to get a carbine and have heard great things about both Armalite and Bushmaster. Which would you consider better in quality? Price is no objective. :)

Thanks in advance!

Posted: 6/13/2003 1:14:56 PM EDT

[#1]

They're both top notch. I've got an Armalite and I love it.

If I were you, I'd flip a coin and take it from there.

Posted: 6/13/2003 1:56:27 PM EDT

[#2]

Armalite: ALOT more $

Bushmaster: 1 year warranty instead of lifetime

Otherwise it's a wash.

Posted: 6/13/2003 2:02:02 PM EDT

[#3]

Saw them both at Quantico Arms and I bought the Armalite.

Posted: 6/13/2003 2:09:42 PM EDT

[#4]

A big difference is the handguard length and sight radius of the carbine versions. Armalite has a longer handguard on the carbine and a longer sight radius.

The report from the muzzlebrake of the Armalite is deafening, sometimes even with just earplugs under the roof at the range.

My Armalite has never jammed and shoots to the minute of the red dot.......ha!

Posted: 6/13/2003 2:23:18 PM EDT

[#5]

Handle both. Look real close. Both do the job.

I have a Bushmaster and love it. [8D]

Posted: 6/13/2003 2:26:44 PM EDT

[#6]

im new to the ar15's but i love my bushmaster.best money i ever spent on a gun.

Posted: 6/13/2003 2:58:59 PM EDT

[#7]

I'm also pretty new to the game. I originally bought a 20" Bushmaster, and on a seperate occasion I saw the 16" M4 and had to have it. I'm very happy with both my Bushmasters even after shooting some other brands. Can't go wrong with Bushmaster!!!

Posted: 6/13/2003 4:32:09 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

They're both top notch. I've got an Armalite and I love it.

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Agreed - I have the ArmaLite M15A4 carbine and love it.

Posted: 6/13/2003 4:36:54 PM EDT

[#9]

You can't go wrong with either one so like Green Furniture said, flip a coin. Wait a sec...get a Bushy. [:D]

Posted: 6/13/2003 4:48:35 PM EDT

[#10]

I have had better luck with Bushmaster products than with Armalite products. I would recommend Colt over either however.
PAT

Posted: 6/13/2003 4:52:26 PM EDT

[#11]

Since money is no object, get one of each and you tell US which one you think is better. [:D]

I have never owned an Armalite, but I have three Bushies and I love them all. If the Armalite is better, it is sure be one hell of a rifle!

DILERT_556

Posted: 6/13/2003 5:12:02 PM EDT

[#12]

Bushy ultralight.

Posted: 6/13/2003 6:29:39 PM EDT

[#13]

I have Armalite, Bushy,and Colt Carbine, all about the same to me. Let us know what you choose.

Posted: 6/13/2003 8:12:27 PM EDT

[#14]

Maybe this will influence you :)

[img]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/p9d7e778ebf95999212a85b1761b76347/fc18cc34.jpg[/img]

Armalite...but I bet bushmaster is just as good. Im not sure about the finish difference though.

Posted: 6/13/2003 8:22:43 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Saw them both at Quantico Arms and I bought the Armalite.

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Dave at Quantico Arms is good people. I refer practically everyone looking to buy an ArmaLite to Quantico.

Posted: 6/13/2003 8:44:19 PM EDT

[#16]

I have an Armalite, a Colt, a Bushy and an Eagle Arms (Armalite with a different name). Truth be told, I like my Armalite the best, and it's a post ban!

Posted: 6/13/2003 8:56:15 PM EDT

[#17]

The quality is equal; Price would be the determining factor.

Posted: 6/13/2003 9:36:16 PM EDT

[#18]

Bushmaster uses 4150 steel in their barrels. This is the milspec and slightly better than the 4140 steel armalite uses. For this reason, I usually stick to Bushmasters. I admit the difference is probably rather slight indeed, but if given the choice, I figure why not go for the better steel?

Posted: 6/13/2003 10:30:00 PM EDT

[#19]

On a carbine, the handguard length MAY be a consideration. Bushmaster uses the standard "carbine" handguards, while Armalite uses the mid-length handguards. On a 16" barrel, the mid-length handguards certainly look better and provide more grip surface, BUT if you are planning to replace the standard handguards with something else, you may find that getting what you want in a mid-length to be difficult, expensive, or impossible. Everyone's aftermarket handguards will work on a Bushmaster, since it uses the standard length.

It really depends on your future plans...

-Troy

Posted: 6/14/2003 5:06:21 AM EDT

[#20]

I got both. Didn't have to make the either/or decision.

Posted: 6/14/2003 8:41:23 PM EDT

[#21]

I've got one of each and it's a coin toss as far as I'm concerned.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Armalite or Bushmaster? (Carbines only)

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