YAY! Lower arrived

CrazyIvan · 07-07-2007, 10:40 PM

Just got my Bushy lower. Was only $169 through my local shop too. Time to order the trigger assembly and all the upper stuff.

I am a bit torn on whether to order an A2 or A3. I like the looks of the standard A2 with the handle, and I already have a A3 Bushmaster, so I was thinking I might get the A2 to just kind of round it out. But, then I was thinking about the options of the A3 and I can always get the removable handle, if I want. What do you guys prefer?

I am also torn on whether I want to get a Picanti rail or the standard ribbed foregrip. What do you guys think of the difference. I love the classic look, but again, the Picanti rail offers so much versatility.

To give a bit of history, I have a Bushmaster Varminter 24". I am building a shorty. Maybe a 12" barrel with 4" flash supressor, or something. But, it is going to be a shorty, nonetheless.

burd1959 · 07-08-2007, 07:39 AM

dont forget the pictures must have pictures

Pred · 07-09-2007, 06:52 PM

Honestly Crazy, I love ya, but I think you payed to much for a stripped lower. I know Bushmaster is a "name" brand, but you basically payed an extra $40-$50 for a logo. That extra money would have payed for most if not all of a lower parts kit. Either way, it's a nice start, and it's your rifle. I'm just some crazy hiding in the trees.

SilverRun · 07-09-2007, 07:02 PM

I would stick with the A-3 upper. You can always add a Carry handle. Check out midwayusa.com - they have complete bushmaster uppers. I don't remember which they have. As Pred said, you did pay a little more for the logo, but so what you got what you wanted. My only suggestion would be to stick with everything bushmaster - like I wouldn't want my upper saying DPMS after I just paid extra for a bushmaster lower. Just me though. Enjoy!

golem1961 · 07-18-2007, 10:06 AM

uppers rarely have any writing at all on them so you can put just about any one on there and maintain the bushy name. I would suggest you put a good rail system on it because as soon as you get it done you WILL be looking to put goodies on it. also an A3 upper is much more versatile as you said. This one started out as nice vietnam era xm177, but I couldnt leave it alone, I'm a guy, I tinker.

CrazyIvan · 07-18-2007, 01:53 PM

Yea, I know I could have paid less for another brand, but I already have a Bushmaster rifle and it has been good to me, so I just figured why bother testing with another brand. Not as expensive as colt, anyway.

I definitely want the modular forward. I am looking to put a tactical forward grip and perhaps a light mount. I haven't decided if I want to do Iron sights or a Holographic 1x or 2x scope. I suppose I could install a flip-up rear iron and the permanent forward iron sites, and the Holo-scope with quick-release if I want to use the Irons.

You definitely have sold me on the A3 upper though SilverRun.

That is a fine looking rifle golem. You are definitely "strapped." hehe

Pred · 07-18-2007, 01:59 PM

If you really want something thats slick, get you a M4 profile upper with a flip up front sight, free float rails, flip up rear sight, a AA version EOTech, GG&G forward grip... Get the upper chrome lined and put a good "stickin" flash hider on it like a Phatom 5C2, I think thats the name.

CrazyIvan · 07-18-2007, 03:53 PM

yea pred, this is the one I was looking at actually:

Bushmaster M4 Type A3 Post Ban Receiver with Izzy Brake

Then I was looking at renovating it with this:

B.M.A.S. 4 Rail Split Handguard

I'll probably buy them for cheaper from my local seller, but yea...those are them.

SilverRun · 07-18-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golem1961

uppers rarely have any writing at all on them so you can put just about any one on there and maintain the bushy name. I would suggest you put a good rail system on it because as soon as you get it done you WILL be looking to put goodies on it. also an A3 upper is much more versatile as you said. This one started out as nice vietnam era xm177, but I couldnt leave it alone, I'm a guy, I tinker.

I don't know how "rare" it is or isn't, but my DPMS upper has "DPMS" in fairly good size text stamped into the barrel. Just saying that I would avoid that situation.

Glad to hear you are going with the A-3. I will never own another A-2. The A-3 is way more versatile.

Later

golem1961 · 07-21-2007, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverRun

I don't know how "rare" it is or isn't, but my DPMS upper has "DPMS" in fairly good size text stamped into the barrel. Just saying that I would avoid that situation.

When I said upper I meant upper receiver, not a complete upper half. you can easily assemble an upper with no visible marking on it.

Beer Forever · 07-21-2007, 08:43 PM

I would go A3 without a doubt. You can always get the detachable carry handle and still have the look that you want. I would go A1 over A2 personally. Bushmaster is good product, I would love to get some Bushy stuff, but I just can't afford it. They seem to have really nice LPKs and standard triggers.

07-07-2007, 10:40 PM	#1
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,365	YAY! Lower arrived Just got my Bushy lower. Was only $169 through my local shop too. Time to order the trigger assembly and all the upper stuff. I am a bit torn on whether to order an A2 or A3. I like the looks of the standard A2 with the handle, and I already have a A3 Bushmaster, so I was thinking I might get the A2 to just kind of round it out. But, then I was thinking about the options of the A3 and I can always get the removable handle, if I want. What do you guys prefer? I am also torn on whether I want to get a Picanti rail or the standard ribbed foregrip. What do you guys think of the difference. I love the classic look, but again, the Picanti rail offers so much versatility. To give a bit of history, I have a Bushmaster Varminter 24". I am building a shorty. Maybe a 12" barrel with 4" flash supressor, or something. But, it is going to be a shorty, nonetheless. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me Last edited by CrazyIvan; 07-07-2007 at 10:44 PM.

07-18-2007, 01:53 PM	#6
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,365	Yea, I know I could have paid less for another brand, but I already have a Bushmaster rifle and it has been good to me, so I just figured why bother testing with another brand. Not as expensive as colt, anyway. I definitely want the modular forward. I am looking to put a tactical forward grip and perhaps a light mount. I haven't decided if I want to do Iron sights or a Holographic 1x or 2x scope. I suppose I could install a flip-up rear iron and the permanent forward iron sites, and the Holo-scope with quick-release if I want to use the Irons. You definitely have sold me on the A3 upper though SilverRun. That is a fine looking rifle golem. You are definitely "strapped." hehe __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

07-18-2007, 03:53 PM	#8
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,365	yea pred, this is the one I was looking at actually: Bushmaster M4 Type A3 Post Ban Receiver with Izzy Brake Then I was looking at renovating it with this: B.M.A.S. 4 Rail Split Handguard I'll probably buy them for cheaper from my local seller, but yea...those are them. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

07-21-2007, 08:43 PM	#11
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	I would go A3 without a doubt. You can always get the detachable carry handle and still have the look that you want. I would go A1 over A2 personally. Bushmaster is good product, I would love to get some Bushy stuff, but I just can't afford it. They seem to have really nice LPKs and standard triggers. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

07-08-2007, 07:39 AM	#2
burd1959 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: burton michigan Posts: 606	dont forget the pictures must have pictures

07-09-2007, 06:52 PM	#3
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Honestly Crazy, I love ya, but I think you payed to much for a stripped lower. I know Bushmaster is a "name" brand, but you basically payed an extra $40-$50 for a logo. That extra money would have payed for most if not all of a lower parts kit. Either way, it's a nice start, and it's your rifle. I'm just some crazy hiding in the trees.

07-09-2007, 07:02 PM	#4
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	I would stick with the A-3 upper. You can always add a Carry handle. Check out midwayusa.com - they have complete bushmaster uppers. I don't remember which they have. As Pred said, you did pay a little more for the logo, but so what you got what you wanted. My only suggestion would be to stick with everything bushmaster - like I wouldn't want my upper saying DPMS after I just paid extra for a bushmaster lower. Just me though. Enjoy!

07-18-2007, 01:59 PM	#7
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	If you really want something thats slick, get you a M4 profile upper with a flip up front sight, free float rails, flip up rear sight, a AA version EOTech, GG&G forward grip... Get the upper chrome lined and put a good "stickin" flash hider on it like a Phatom 5C2, I think thats the name.