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anyone own them and what do you think of it? I found one new for $699 but they it comes with a 10 round magazine...

http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_xm15_ ... 6SLORC.asp

I used to own an earlier version of that called the Carbon-15, it's polymer versus aluminum...... I'd say save up a few more dollars, there are several options in that $ 7-800 range now.

Rentprop1 wrote:I used to own an earlier version of that called the Carbon-15, it's polymer versus aluminum...... I'd say save up a few more dollars, there are several options in that $ 7-800 range now.

+1

I would also recommend that you check out Bravo Company Manufacturing. It's amazing quality and you can stay in that $700-800 range.

How about a S&W for $680 w/3 xtra mags, can be found at your local Gander Mtn.

http://gandermountain.shoplocal.com/gan ... id=2577341

LastRites wrote:How about a S&W for $680 w/3 xtra mags, can be found at your local Gander Mtn.

http://gandermountain.shoplocal.com/gan ... id=2577341

Just FYI this one doesn't come with a forward assist or dust cover.

Thanks for the heads up, I really like my dustcover ;)

LastRites wrote:How about a S&W for $680 w/3 xtra mags, can be found at your local Gander Mtn.

http://gandermountain.shoplocal.com/gan ... id=2577341

Not a bad deal, I think thats without sales tax though no?

Get a spikes for $769

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx? ... groupid=11

I made a mistake when they first came out from Bushmaster and bought 2 of them, one of them in 5.56 and one in 9mm. The biggest reason not to get one was the propritary barrel nuts. If you ever want to change a barrel you have to send it to them because they are a totally different nut than 99.99999% of the ARs on the market. Had I know this I wouldn't have bought them, but who thinks to check the barrel nut before you buy and AR since it is a standard part.

Like others have said a lot better gun could be had like a Spikes or BCM
http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/com ... c-113.html
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Brav ... -s/140.htm

or pick up a Spikes lower locally and then order your upper from BCM

I used to have the carbon 15, it was sketchy at best