Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294 vs Traditions 1861 Springfield Musket

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Rifles Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294 Traditions 1861 Springfield Musket
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#23182
#70839
Action Semi-Automatic
Caliber .223 Remington
Details
Brand Bushmaster Springfield Armory
Reviews See 2 Reviews N/A
Prices
MSRP $1,081.50 $655.52
Used Price $757.05 $458.86
Sale Price $973.35 $589.97

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

Traditions 1861 Springfield Musket

Traditions 1861 Springfield Musket Kit is an authentic, true reproduction. With high quality, premium finish on the wood and metal as well as hand-oiled stocks, this kit is perfect for parents and children, groups, or other organziations to do together. This kit is approved by the North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA). The 1861 Springfield was the most widely used weapon during the Civil War. It was favored due to the reliability, accuracy, and range this rifle provided. It was the first ri