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I'm thinking on purchasing a Bushmaster Carbon 15. Does anyone know the durability of this type of rifle? I don't plan on shooting it alot maybe 1000 rds per year at the most. Also, how good is the accuracy?

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PDH
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  • dallas.com
    Carbon 15
    OK. I finally got my Carbon 15. I took it home, cleaned it, oiled it (not too much), and took it to the range. I had several magazines for it some 10 rd, some 20rd., some 30rd., all different manufacturers and makes. Same with the ammo, everything from PMC to Remington. What did I find out? The Carbon 15 jams on just about every 3rd to 4th rd no matter what kind of ammo or magazine. So, I broke it down and cleaned it again but still no luck. It is failing to expel the spent brass and as a result cannot load the live round. I guess in any other semi-automatic pistol this would be referred to as stovepiping? Well, at any rate, I've checked some other websites and I think my problem might be in the hammer. I might try to round it off a bit. Best bet would probably be to send it back to the dealer though unless anyone else has any suggestions.

    Thanks,

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  • Jake_S-83
    I think bushmaster bought the carbon 15. I would just go with the ar unless weight was a major issue. A 3 pound rifle would be nice, but parts, accessories, etc will be less convenient
    jake
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  • gap1916
    I have owned both. The Carbon 15 fore grip heats up to the point where it is uncomfortable to hold. This only happens in rapid fire. The AR does not heat up at all under rapid fire. The parts of the AR and Carbon do not interchange except for the mags. Break down to clean is intirely different. They are 2 different rifles. My 2 cents [8D]

    Greg
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