Topic: Bushmaster Adds 308 Win Chambering to Carbine Line-Up (Read 2789 times)

imschur · « **on:** August 11, 2010, 03:34:59 PM »

Windham, ME - Bushmaster's offering of a 308 chambered carbine is another step in the continuing evolution of the AR platform and an exciting addition to the growing line of Bushmaster AR-15 style rifles. The Bushmaster 308 ORC (Optics Ready Carbine) in the venerable 308 Win chambering provides law enforcement agencies with additional firepower and longer range capabilities.

The ORC comes from the factory with two ½-inch scope riser blocks for the shooter that wishes to mount an aftermarket optic to this 308 powerhouse. The riser blocks, which are mounted to the receiver length Picatinny optics rail, provide enough clearance above the upper receiver so the natural cheek weld aligns the shooter's eye directly behind his chosen optic.

This heavy-hitting, mid-range carbine comes with midlength gas system and a milled gas block that is mounted to a heavy-profile, 16-inch 4150 Chrom-Moly Vanadium chrome lined barrel and chamber which is capped with an A2 style birdcage flash hider. The heavy oval hand guards are heat-shielded and a six-position telescoping stock gives up to 4 inches of adjustment for the length of pull.

The Bushmaster 308 ORC is shipped with a lockable hard case, operator's safety manual, yellow safety block and black web sling. Bushmaster's one year warranty is included. Please visit our website at www.bushmaster.com for complete specifications on the ORC and other Bushmaster rifles.

Model :Bushmaster 308 ORC #90702

Caliber 308 WIN / 7.62 NATO

Capacity 20 Round

Action Gas Operated Semi-Auto

Stock 6 Position telescoping butt Stock

Barrel 16 inch

Twist Rate 1 in 10

Sights Two ½-inch scope riser blocks

Length 33.25-37.25 inches

Weight 7.75 lbs.

MSRP $1395.00

98Z5V · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2010, 04:44:53 PM »

Oh Lordy, they didn't call it the Massoud, did they?!...

imschur · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2010, 04:59:59 PM »

Last report Magpul is keeping that one for themselves

survivalshop · « **Reply #3 on:** August 13, 2010, 04:35:44 AM »

Just another DPMS 308. I heard it has a chromed lined barrel ?

ryantowry_81 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2010, 03:33:59 PM »

i actually purchased one of these at my local sportsmans wharehouse last weekend because it was red tagged for $750!! thing shoots great and reliably accurate. had a couple 1.5" groups at 100 yards with surplus british ammo. that is with the addition of a nikon monarch 4x12. only gripe is the gas block with there "milled" style, would be nicer with picitanny rail for backup irons to be mounted easier. just my opinion though.

imschur · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2010, 06:58:11 PM »

killer deal

98Z5V · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2010, 07:14:59 PM »

Pics, man, pics!

TacBlade · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2010, 08:31:48 PM »

Yes!!!! Pics, Pics, Pics!!!

ryantowry_81 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 29, 2010, 10:48:57 PM »

I am cleaning it right now and will take some pics but can't get them posted up till I get back to work tomorrow morning. I will post up some groups next time I go out too so you guys know I am not one of those I can hit a quarter at 2000 yards with one hand types.... Haha

98Z5V · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2010, 04:12:22 AM »

Quote from: ryantowry_81 on September 29, 2010, 10:48:57 PM

so you guys know I am not one of those I can hit a quarter at 2000 yards with one hand types.... Haha

You would be an AC-130 if you could do that...

ryantowry_81 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2010, 09:23:31 AM »

Quote from: 98Z5V on September 30, 2010, 04:12:22 AM

You would be an AC-130 if you could do that...

hahahaha who said i wasn't.....hahaha

well here are some pics, sorry they are not too quality, just off of the Iphone.

you can see i already added a houge and went to the local shop an dpicked up a foctory DPMS mag he had laying around for 20 bucks and a beer(long story)

plans so far are a FSC30 break and a bipod and then go see what i can kill with it be it targets or coyotes/bear/moose/sheep/liberals......

i will get some grouping pictures with some factory stuff here soon and hopefully over winter with some hand loads.

on another note i am a rookie when it comes to black rifles as this is my first to own but i have shot my fair share and this gun has a very nice trigger for a 800 dollar bushmaster, by that it is very crisp with little to no noticeable creep and was half the weight of both of my friends stock RRA and stag ar-15 triggers. i was expecting soemthing alot more like my polytech m-14 trigger not something as nice as came in this bushmaster.

i know i would get stoned in some circles for this statement but i am actually selling the m-14 in favor of this gun..........i mean it is lighter, shorter, more accurate, mags are the same price and size, and there are more parts and options available for modification. i mean as a hunter the length and weight is the biggest selling point especially for my wife, she liked shooting this alot better than the m-14.

98Z5V · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2010, 05:34:42 PM »

Wow! That is one screamin' great deal for $750, man. Very nice score!

ryantowry_81 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 30, 2010, 05:45:55 PM »

Quote from: 98Z5V on September 30, 2010, 05:34:42 PM

Wow! That is one screamin' great deal for $750, man. Very nice score!

thanks, i was pretty happy walking out with the rifle scope and range finder for the origional MSRP of the rifle itself. i was actually just there to get some ammo and walked out with alot more than the wife thought i would...hahaha

paralaska · « **Reply #13 on:** November 01, 2010, 10:47:15 PM »

I gotta chime in here also . . . I went to Sportsman's Warehouse here in Anchorage the other day, looking for a 45/70 Lever Action . . . I saw this Bushmaster .308 ORC marked down to $799 . . . and with my military discount it was $759 . . . couldn't resist. Took it out and shot it the next day . . . very nice shooting gun.