Paul Kersey
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I just watched some UTube vids on various .556 Bullpups available. They are not cheap, most $1600 and more. One that is no longer in production but still available via the used market is the older Bushmaster M17S. It appears they can be had for well under $1K (many specimens more around $800). They seems to be ignored in the market. Back in the day they were criticized that the forearm got real hot doing mag dumps (or sustained rapid fire), and criticized how high the sight options would sit over the bore, and "said" to have crappy triggers.. That is true of the more modern day options as well. It used/uses the AR18 gas piston system and has a chromed lined 21.5 inch barrel (assuring you get max performance out the the .556 cartridge). It uses standard AR/M16 mags as well)
Admittingly, I have one and think they are great rifles to shoot. Accurate and reliable. The backup "iron" sites suck, but like most bullpups you need to add a optic (scope or red dot). My trigger pull is as good as most ARs. I'm not selling mine, but the M17S seems to get overlooked by many. Sure, it is not a "take it to war" rifle, but for a truck gun and fun shooting I enjoy mine.
Anyone else have one? I like to hear your thoughts. In many ways- it is "a forgotten rifle" and I feel unjustifiably so.
Admittingly, I have one and think they are great rifles to shoot. Accurate and reliable. The backup "iron" sites suck, but like most bullpups you need to add a optic (scope or red dot). My trigger pull is as good as most ARs. I'm not selling mine, but the M17S seems to get overlooked by many. Sure, it is not a "take it to war" rifle, but for a truck gun and fun shooting I enjoy mine.
Anyone else have one? I like to hear your thoughts. In many ways- it is "a forgotten rifle" and I feel unjustifiably so.