Rock River or Bushmaster ???

AKbythebay · Mar 5, 2007

I'm looking to buy an AR-15. I pretty much was set on getting a Bushmaster until I looked at the Rock River last weekend. The Rock was impressive. Very nice finish and I liked the Hogue grips. Of course Bushmaster has a great reputation and seems to have good customer service.

Which one would you get? I'm looking for the M4 style with the detachable carry handle. The price I've seen is identical for both (around $1200).

Thanks for your comments :thumbsup:

Redneck · Mar 5, 2007

Does it have to be either of the two? I have a Fulton AR and love it. It shoots great and the price was unbelievable compared to other similar ARs.

Norton · Mar 5, 2007

Both are fine and you will get a lot of enjoyment out of either one.

CronusTRD · Mar 5, 2007

Both have excellent recommendations.

Spot77 · Mar 5, 2007

Like Norton said, either is a good rifle. He has the RRA and I have a Bushmaster. Neither gun performs better or worse than the other.

BusDriver · Mar 5, 2007

I'm no expert just a recreational shooter . I have a Bushmaster AR15 and a Armalite AR10 with a shepard scope on it . I never had any problems with either one . :gun1:

AKbythebay · Mar 5, 2007

Folks have been saying the Bushmaster quality (and to some extent their customer service) has fallen off a bit recently as their sales volume has increased.

The only difference I noticed from holding both was the finish on the RR looked smoother and a bit higher quality. The Hogue grip was very impressive also - although I realize I could simply add that on to the Bush.

The Rocks seem to be the "hot" AR right now. I'll probably just end up with whichever one I can get a better deal on.

DD214 · Mar 5, 2007

What's the word on the Smith & Wesson M&P15? The price seems to be in line with the rest of them.
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DZ · Mar 5, 2007

Ive shot the Rock River HBAR w/ stainless bbl. The trigger is great, and its incredibly accurate.

JeepDriver · Mar 6, 2007

Rock River.

I've been very impressed with the Rock Rivers I've shot and the ones I own.

There is nothing wrong with Bushy's, but the Rock River gives you more for your money

If you are looking for a M4 style gun $1200 is a little high. You should expect to pay about $1050-1095

VNVGUNNER · Mar 6, 2007

I have a few RR's and one Bushmaster, all are fine.

madmattmd · Mar 7, 2007

I looked at both Rock River and Bushmaster AR’s. When you add all the additional features to the BM that come standard on the RR, the price was about the same. RR has a really good reputation for their 1911’s and that pushed toward them for the AR.

I just ordered a Rock River A4 Tactical for $950 from Baltimore’s Best Pawn in Finksburg. They had told me they could beat most anyone’s price and did.

Ken’s Outdoor (used to be Duffy’s on Falls Road in Sparks) has RR AR’s in stock for MSRP and they’re pretty good to deal with. I don’t think you’re going to find any big discount deals on AR’s in Maryland this year. Ken’s also has a few decent SKS in stock for less than $200.

Also, I picked up a really nice Russian SKS (AK style with detachable magazine) with a scope from Baltimore’s Best. It was a little on the high side but was incredibly well maintained by the PO.

Now I’m looking for the best ammo deals for both rifles.

Take care,
Matt

Spot77 · Mar 7, 2007

Also, I picked up a really nice Russian SKS (AK style with detachable magazine) with a scope from Baltimore’s Best. It was a little on the high side but was incredibly well maintained by the PO.

Now I’m looking for the best ammo deals for both rifles.

See if Somoss has any of the Silver Bear 7.62x39 left. He had a great price on it recently.

Congrats on two great purchases.

AKbythebay · Mar 8, 2007

Well gang, I picked up my new Rock River Entry Tactical with A2 detachable carry handle yesterday! Thanks for all the advice.

From my multiple searches all around the web it seemed like RRA got slightly better marks than the Bush and it came with a few extras (match trigger, hogue grips, side sling clip) that the Bush lacked and it cost a little less than the Bushmaster.

Can't wait to get it out to the range. I hope Hap Baker can get rebuilt soon.

VNVGUNNER · Mar 8, 2007

We have a range here on the shore

Norton · Mar 8, 2007

VNVGUNNER said:
We have a range here on the shore

shhhhhhhh...don't give away our secrets

AKbythebay · Mar 8, 2007

VNVGUNNER said:
We have a range here on the shore

Yeah, I saw something about that on here.

Can you tell me where it is and what their policies are???

Your secret won't go past me I promise

VNVGUNNER · Mar 8, 2007

Delmarva Sporting Clays, just off rt 50 from Salisbury just before
the vienna bridge on the left.
Handgun range
long gun range 100, 200, 300
all under cover bench set up's
great people, old school, range
10.00 for all day
We did a group shoot there a while back, we need to do another. :party29:

410-742-2023 (range / shop)

AKbythebay · Mar 8, 2007

VNVGUNNER said:
Delmarva Sporting Clays, just off rt 50 from Salisbury just before
the vienna bridge on the left.
Handgun range
long gun range 100, 200, 300
all under cover bench set up's
great people, old school, range
10.00 for all day
We did a group shoot there a while back, we need to do another.

410-742-2023 (range / shop)

Awesome. I'm there. That group shoot idea sounds great too.

I'm going to be in Salisbury this weekend. Grandparents live right near the baseball stadium. Maybe I'll bring some rifles down with me and give it a try. Any chance of you being there this weekend?

VNVGUNNER · Mar 8, 2007

I'm near the stadium also. It's a fun range, you go into the old store/gun shop
pay your ten bucks, they give you a few targets. They have staple guns ,ear protection, spoter scopes for you to use at no charge. You will like it.
Now, don't tell anyone about this place.... :lol2:

, have fun.

Rock River or Bushmaster ???

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