Got to run my wifes new Bushmaster Carbon 15 97S through its paces today at our carbine club shoot.
Overall, it was outstanding. It is a VERY accurate rifle. 3 shot groups off hand were running between dime & nickle sized. Only a couple of small issues.
1. Had 2 failures to eject, both of which were standard stovepipes. For now, I am just chalking it up to being a new gun. We'll see how it does on its next trip out, and if it continues, I'll look into the extractor and/or ejector springs. The was only 2 malfunctions in about 80 rounds. Didnt get to put more than that through it today. Still, not bad at all, imo.
2. The rear sight had to be moved almost all the way over to the right to zero it. Not a big deal, as it is zeroed, and hitting where it should, but I just wanted to make note of it.
My wife is absolutely in love with this rifle. This is the happiest she has ever been with any of her long guns. It is a keeper for sure. Here is a pic of her behind the trigger today.