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Posted: Today 10:59:43 AM PST
Magpul: “I would hold off until official word get released. This not what we have been told the base model price was going to be.”
[QUOTE]Originally Posted By RLTW375:
[QUOTE]Originally Posted By Breakdancer1881:
I would be shocked if the 2,700 price tag for the basic model is accurate, especially since Magpul designed the platform with around a 1,500 target in mind if memory serves me correctly.
Remember, one of the main goals was to keep the rifle cost effective.
It’s still all speculation until the official word, but if it is true, the reputation of all companies involved will take a hit.
I wonder how MAGPUL feels about this… 2700… OBR, thank you very much.[/QUOTE]
Magpul just replied to another thread stating that is not what they heard it would be. Reassuring to say the least[/QUOTE]
I called BM today and they quoted $2630 for the “basic” configuration and just over $3000 for the “enhanced” config. The guy on the phone said they are taking orders tomorrow.
that.price.sucks. if c.daly releases the tavor with a 1:7 and sub 2000.00 msrp, they will clean up. apples and oranges yes, but in the end arent we just buying flashier hammers anyway…
The price is not too scary. I can dump some AR15 stuff to get it under 2k.
However, I need the following
5.56 ACR
Plastic handguard
3 rail strips to bolt to handguard
folding stock
SBR barrel 1/7
If there is not some type of SBR solution for the SCAR by June, it will get sold to help fund the ACR…provided the ACR has an SBR solution. If neither have an SBR option…well I dont know what I will then.
We have all waited at least 3 years and the day is almost here. By this time tomorrow, someone will have confirmed information from SHOT. I really hope they keep the price under 2K and build a boat load of them to keep the prices low.
We will see tomorrow night!
Originally it was supposed to utalize AR barrels (endless barreling options), and the cost was to be sub 2K.
If these price rumors are true, the well vetted SCAR looks more and more attractive.
If the price is over $2000 I’ll probably have to pass as well. That’s too bad because one of the best features of this rifle was that it was supposed to be sold around $1500, and I hope that turns out to be true. Its silly the outrageous prices the SCAR goes for.
http://www.bushmaster.com/Press-release-11810.asp
The Bushmaster ACR for the commercial market is available in the Basic and Enhanced configurations. The additional features for the Enhanced version include an AAC® Blackout™ NSM Flash Hider for exceptional reduction of muzzle flash; multi-functional, three-sided aluminum hand guard with integral MIL-STD 1913 accessory rail; and folding, six-position telescoping composite stock with rubber butt pad, sling attachment mounts and 2-point push button sling. Each configuration of the commercial ACR is offered in a non-reflective, black finish or Coyote Brown (30118). Suggested retail price: Basic $2,685 and Enhanced $3,061.
Im still waiting for street pricing, MSRP is irrelevant like buying a car
I think that’s what everyone really wanted. A cheaper alternative to the SCAR. Of course, when they started this project 5.56 ammo was pretty affordable too!
Spooky
Does the Bushmaster ACR not have the ratcheting system for a removable barrel???
If so will we be able to change barrels from the remington model? I think a SBR is a must with the ACR. It would be so smooth…
it still has the ratchet system
From Bushmaster’s own site:
http://www.bushmaster.com/Press-release-11810.asp
Suggested retail price: Basic $2,685 and Enhanced $3,061.
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
The hell with that. I’ve saved quite a bit of money for this rifle, and the accessories for it since the original concept debuted at Shot show years ago. But I’m not willing to be raped.
There is ZERO way that a rifle built on existing barrel patterns, and reciever made of molded plastic and extruded aluminum costs that much to manufacture. I understand the need to recoup Research and Testing expenses, but I also understand that those costs must be amortized over several years, not inflicted all at once.
It is a very cool rifle, but it offers maybe $1500 worth of utility, NOT twice that. Bushmaster should be ashamed of what they have done with this concept.
I tend to agree. Anyone think that its just a coincidence the the bush master abbreviation is “BM”, same as “boul movement”? Or is it just me? 
MSRP is NOT irrelevant. Street price will be based off of dealer cost, and MSRP is based on dealer cost + profit margin.
Even if street price is only 75% of the MSRP, it’s still grossly overpriced for what it delivers.
Here we go!
http://www.bushmaster.com/acr/
They are smoking some good crack if they think $2700 is going to fly…especially being Bushmaster produced. Honestly I lost interest when BM became the manufacturer as they’ve been in the AR business for how long and still have QC issues with a basic AR quite often. I might have sprung for one at around $1500 OTD but for $2k + Ill buy another SR15 and have a better gun for my needs.
Also 1x9 twist? So even if I did buy which (which Im not) it won’t work with my standard go to ammo or any heavy match loads.
Well, not yet. It still says almost 2 hours…
The timer has run out, but you just get a fly-by look at the rifle? I was thinking that they would release some more info.
Over $2500 for the BASIC model with a 1/9 twist barrel?
They have lost their fucking mind.