ArmaLite AR-50A1 vs Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294

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Rifles ArmaLite AR-50A1 Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#21705
#23182
Weight 7.2 oz
Action Bolt Action Semi-Automatic
Caliber .50 BMG .223 Remington
Gun Type Rifle
Details
Brand Armalite Bushmaster
Reviews See 5 Reviews See 2 Reviews
Prices
MSRP $3,653.50 $1,081.50
Used Price $2,557.45 $757.05
Sale Price $3,288.15 $973.35

Rifles Descriptions

ArmaLite AR-50A1

ArmaLite introduces the AR-50A1 National Match. The AR-50A1 National Match is similar to the standard AR-50A1 with some VERY important differences. The AR-50A1 NM is produced from selected components: The National Match s 33 inch barrel is three inches longer than the standard AR-50A1 s barrel. The barrel has eight flutes. The flutes help with cooling and reduce unnecessary weight while maintaining accuracy-enhancing stiffness. The barrel has a 50 BMG Match chamber instead of a standard military chamber. ArmaLite has also developed a Skid System for the AR-50A1 National Match. It s meant for serious match use and comes standard, NOT as an expensive add-on. The ArmaLite Skid System provides parallel rests on the rifle that are parallel with the bore of the rifle so when it recoils it will recoil straight back. This has been requested by match shooters, some of whom have made their own. The front skid attaches to the slot in the forestock similar to the way bipod rails are attached. The rear skid attaches to the buttstock. Armalite developed the Skid System without modification to the AR-50A1 s original parts so the system can be used by shooters who already own an AR-50A1 and want to use their original stock with NO MODIFICATIONS. The heart of the rifle is its metallic stock-to-action interface. The patented V-Lock Bedding Wedge and V-Block Stock assure absolute strength and repeatability for superb accuracy. The aluminum stock reinforces the receiver like a bench-rest slee

Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294

The Bushmaster Gas Piston System Rifles bring new levels of reliability to the “AR” type rifle platform by eliminating carbon build up, gas leaks and heat within the Upper Receiver. The Gas Piston System operates by tapping gas pressure off the barrel much like the systems found on AK-47s and FALs * Functions with a wider range of ammunition - less gas pressure - lower cyclic rate * Offers improved reliability and control - with cleaner operation and reduced recoil * Keeps carbon build up and powder residue from reaching - and fouling the Upper Receiver and Bolt Carrier * A Detented Plug in the Gas Block allows easy cleaning of the Systems’ Hard Chrome Plated Piston