Bushmaster Carbon 15 @ PSA

[maansmit]

Anyone have any thoughts on this one? Seems like a good price.

Bushmaster Carbon 15 Flat-Top Carbine 91038 - Bushmaster - Rifles - Firearms

 

[wabashman]

I have one and it is decent. Super light, but obviously not as strong as a forged lower/upper. Haven't had any issues with mine with 2k+ rounds through it. But I haven't shot it in over a year since I have others I like more.

 

[BJones]

I have one and have had zero issues with it. It shoots great and is very accurate. It is very light weight.

 

[indygunguy]

I really have no use for another AR, but that seems like a great deal.

I'm wondering what kind of killer deals PSA will run on Black Friday this year.

 

[The Keymaster]

I have had mine for 5 years and have been very happy with it, but the haters will be here soon.

 

[teddy12b]

1 Hater has arrived. The only AR I've ever had a mechanical issue with was a Bushmaster, but that happens it doesn't black list them for life with me it just makes me nervous. I get the appeal of a super light weight AR, and I get that the carbon 15's generally will hold up fine for the normal guy who thinks putting 200 rounds through his rifle in a year is a lot. I also understand there's going to be fanboys saying it's the best thing on the planet. I commend PSA for making such an incredible deal to the general public and this rifle is made for people who don't want to spend a nickel more on an AR than they have to. I get that, but ultimately I just can't bring myself to ever buy one when just another $50 goes so very far in the overall durability and reliability of the rifle. Not trying to be a hater, but I'd tell guys to spend another $50 if they were willing or able. If they aren't then go ahead and buy one of these because it's the dirt cheapest ar-15 out there.

 

[maansmit]

1 Hater has arrived. The only AR I've ever had a mechanical issue with was a Bushmaster, but that happens it doesn't black list them for life with me it just makes me nervous. I get the appeal of a super light weight AR, and I get that the carbon 15's generally will hold up fine for the normal guy who thinks putting 200 rounds through his rifle in a year is a lot. I also understand there's going to be fanboys saying it's the best thing on the planet. I commend PSA for making such an incredible deal to the general public and this rifle is made for people who don't want to spend a nickel more on an AR than they have to. I get that, but ultimately I just can't bring myself to ever buy one when just another $50 goes so very far in the overall durability and reliability of the rifle. Not trying to be a hater, but I'd tell guys to spend another $50 if they were willing or able. If they aren't then go ahead and buy one of these because it's the dirt cheapest ar-15 out there.

Which AR's are in the "another $50 category"?

 

[koenig clone]

i just bought a dpms oracle for 499 w a 50 mir today. I couldnt help myself at that price. Its not the best ar on the market but solid none the less, especially at that price.

 

[digitalrebel80]

I had one and had to send it back to bushmaster twice. They ended up changing the barrel because it wasn't heat treated correctly . Took a total of 6 months and several angry phone calls to get it right. I didn't have any problems with it once it was fixed. Dealing with there customer service left a sour taste and I haven't had anything to do with them since.

 

[tradertator]

At that price, that's pretty tempting. The Carbon 15's have a bit of a checkered past though. The Internet is full of horror stories, although my buddy has owned one for years with zero problems. That said, he shoot's it sparingly. Usually it's a bump fired mag from the hip, and then it's put away again. If you are someone who is hard on stuff and or uses it alot, I would go with an aluminum receiver set.