Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294 vs Ruger 96/17M
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| Rifles | Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294 | Ruger 96/17M |
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| Action | Semi-Automatic | Lever Action |
| Caliber | .223 Remington | |
| Barrel Length | 18 1/2" | |
| Sights | Adjustable Rear, Ft: Gold Bead Ramp | |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Bushmaster | Ruger |
| Reviews | See 2 Reviews | N/A |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $1,081.50 | $1,475.00 |
| Used Price | $757.05 | $1,032.50 |
| Sale Price | $973.35 | $1,327.50 |
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
Ruger 96/17M
The model 96/17M wears a light profile 18-½ inch barrel that measures .553 inch at the muzzle. The rifle has a deep blue/black metal finish and an attractive birch stock with a smooth carbine style butt plate. The trigger pull on the test gun released with four and three-quarters pounds of pressure. The magazine holds nine rounds of .17 magnum ammo, and is of the excellent rotary design. Ruger’s rimfire rifles have the best magazine design in the industry. Most competitive .17 magnum rifles have a box magazine that looks like an afterthought, but the Ruger design fits flush with the bottom of the stock, and has about an eighty percent capacity advantage over most box magazines. The barrel wears a set of adjustable open sights, and is also supplied with a scope mount base that attaches to the pre-drilled receiver.