I'm about to plunk down a load of hard earned cash on one or the other.  I'm looking for some opinions or feedback on a choice between the Colt 6724 and the Bushy "Varminter".  Both are 24" Flat Top models with free floating barrels.  The Colt is equipped with a stainless barrel where the Bushy has a fluted chromoly tube.  I have not had the pleasure of shooting either rifle but have read accounts of both being quite accurate right out of the box.  

Without price as a concern which rifle would you hard core "Black Rifle" guys choose?

Thanks, mxkop      

I have a 6724.  fuctions flawlessly.  3 shots, handloads 69 gr sierra hp 200 yards the size of nickel. Love it.

I have a 6724 with a B&L 4-16x50mm eyepiece.

It functions great, never a FTF or FTE.

The accuracy is OK, nothing to brag about. I never reload for it but, I would still expect better accuracy with factory loads.

I hate fluting, especially on a target rig and  a "precision" barrel. That would shy me away from the Bushy Varminter.

Why not the [b]Varminter Special[/b]??? Both the Bushy SS Varminter Special and the CR6724 come equipped with 1in9 twist rate bbls.

Personally, If I could do it over gain I would get the SS bull-barrel target DPMS rig.
[url]http://www.dpmsinc.com/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=RFA2-24SP[/url]

The Varminter is extremely lightweight for a 24" varmint gun.  This may be a plus or a minus, depending on your preference.  Its so light that its surprising.  Its also very well balanced, not so front-heavy.

I'm sure both will perform very well for you.

I handled a 6724 today for the first time and I was a little dissapointed.  It's just a matter of personal preference and of course tough to judge without a scope or bipod but In my hands the Bushmaster felt better.  It was lighter and better balanced. I preferred the floating forearm and the trigger on the Bushy.  I Like the Stainless barrel on the Colt and of course ...well it's Colt.  I really wish I had the benefit of shooting each of them before laying down the CASH.

Decisions, Decisions!


Mike D