Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294 vs Colt M-2012 Wood/Gray Bolt Action

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Rifles Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294 Colt M-2012 Wood/Gray Bolt Action
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#23182
#107055
Action Semi-Automatic
Caliber .223 Remington
Gun Type Rifle
Details
Brand Bushmaster Colt
Reviews See 2 Reviews N/A
Prices
MSRP $1,081.50 $2.00
Used Price $757.05 $1.40
Sale Price $973.35 $1.80

Rifles Descriptions

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

Colt M-2012 Wood/Gray Bolt Action

This M2012 is built for Colt Manufacturing by Cooper Firearms, and Cooper knows how to build an accurate rifle. In making this M2012 for Colt, they built a very reliable, comfortable, portable, and superbly-accurate rifle. Weighing in at eight and three-quarters pounds on my scale, this M2012 has plenty of heft, without being too cumbersome or heavy to carry. The gray laminated hardwood stock is very comfortable to use, and is fitted with two forward and one aft sling attachment studs. The butt is finished with a soft Decelerator recoil pad. The pistol grip has a slight right-hand palm swell, but being a left-handed shooter, I still found the stock design to be very comfortable to handle. The M2012 uses, thankfully, standard Accuracy International magazines, and is supplied with one five-shot steel magazine. The magazine release is easy to reach, and easy to use. It is also centered and fully ambidextrous.