bushmaster was given a gem, and turned it to coal. Such a shame, surprised theyre still in business.

i really wish magpul had decided to manufacture themselves. we'd have a properly realized masada, and probably the FMG9 and PDR too. Here's hoping they change their mind someday

It still annoys me that this system didn't make it. Thanks Freedom Group.

The Bushy ACR failed first and foremost because Bushy never understood what the Masada really was. Bushy saw another 5.56 carbine to fart out, but the Masada was an entire ECOSYSTEM. The DMR setup and the 7.62x39 were already working when Bushy signed on to manufacture, and absolutely should have been available on day 1. The ACR is nose heavy. The reason is because there is more steel forward of the barrel trunion. The Masada was designed with the charging handle directly behind the barrel trunion for better weight distribution and a 14.5 barrel. The ACR has the charging handle forward which closes up a hole in the receiver probably making it handle sand better but throws the weight in front of the balance point and a 16 inch barrel with two extra inches of 3/4 in thick barrel all the way up front where it can exert the most leverage. The problem could have been alleviated with a pencil barrel similar to the SCAR16, but that would have required Bushy to add another barrel to their inventory that is specific to the ACR and that would have cost more money. The gas block should have been redesigned to use a SCAR-like front sight. As for adoption, unfortunately the modularity is a strike against it. Militaries do not need modular rifles. They have armorers to handle that. Quick change barrels however are an AWESOME idea for normies that don't want to have to buy a whole set or armorers tools, or special operations guys that don't want to be bothered with going to the armory. I noticed on the ACR forum, the very first thing the community redesigned was the front trunion, and they ditched the entire quick change mechanism in favor of an aluminum block with a titanium barrel nut for weight savings. Remington did the same thing, but they added a magnesium lower because they saw the Bushmaster price tag and decided that it just wasn't high enough. Yep, that same forward thinking and razor sharp decision making that has gotten Remington in the financial position that it's in saw them make a 6.8SPC ACR with magnesium parts because they were absolutely sure it would become the next US military service rifle.

Bushmaster FINALLY introduced the ACR in 6.8 SPC. Great job Freedom Group!!! You introduced a rifle the public wanted almost a decade ago!

I wish any other company besides Bushmaster got the rights to the Masada. If only Colt, FN, CZ, S&W, Springfield Armory, Ruger, or many other companies that I didn't list had gotten the chance to build and market it I think it would have taken off

Leave it to the folks at Remington/ Bushmaster to screw up a good concept, and drive a wedge between themselves and a marketplace that begs for innovation.

It's funny, I never hear a negative comment about the rifle's performance from an owner. It's always they guys that don't have them that complain.

The MASADA´s spiritual successor would be the new polish standard Military rifle called the MSBS or also called GROT ( military callsign). Their 7.62 NATO seems really soft shooting aswell, especially considering the fact that the upper can be used to convert the rifle to a functioning Bullpup design , all you need is the Bullpup Lower and handguard. Its supposed to be cheap to build aswell, sadly hasnt hit the civillian market yet.

The Bushmaster ACR has been reincarnated into the HK433, thank God.

Here’s the big issue I had with my Windham made ACR, it would not hold zero. After talking with my friend who’s a gunsmith we figured out that the barrel locking assembly was not locking up solid. After swapping out the 1/9 barrel and the original trunnion for a 1/7 barrel and new trunnion and it works incredibly well. If you have an ACR look up Templar Precision. They do custom barrels for the ACR. Thinking about doing a 6.5 Grendel DMR upgrade to mine.

These would have sold like crazy if they carried the Magpul Masada model name. No one wants to pay $3,000+ for a Bushmaster or Remington. This design is STILL awesome! What a disgusting waste of a fantastic futuristic design. 2010-2020

I've heard horror stories about replacement parts for this rifle. Now that this rifle is out there for $1700. 00 ( when it's in stock) it maybe worth another look. It kills me that our military is looking for a M4 replacement when we have one already with this rifle. Like so many other things that go to hell when Reminton and Bushmaster get involved this ACR is another example

They now go for $1500-$1800 and have multi caliber available. 5.56, 300AAC, 6.8SCP, and .450. Also, 1:7 twist is standard now.

Late to this party, but the M4 barrel profile on the ACR is and was utterly pointless. One of the many things Bushmaster did to screw up their own product...

LUV mine long time!!!!! Given the fact this rifle is no longer available makes it me enjoy it even more. And I have discovered a new manufacturer of barrel assemblies!!!! Yes they do cost a lot but the quality I hear is top shelf.

I have been aware of this weapon system almost since its infancy, through one channel or another, and from what I've been told by folks very close to the project, it has passed or exceeded every single trial it has been entered into. As usual, you are spot on in your observations about price killing it every single time. On another note, it's a true shame that your channel does not get more traffic. For what it's worth, my team and I all appreciate your work. Charlie Mike.

Bushmaster had issues before Freedom Group / Remington bought them. A friend of mine bought an M17S. It was plagued with reliability issues and got returned for one of their AR's.

One can see the origins of the SIG SG550 rifle system in the Magpul ACR, if only SIG hadn't sold their arms production rights in the year 2000 this is probably something like they would have come up with, just like the sig pro, developed in the late '90's, was an upgrade from the P220 series of pistols.

I bought my 6.8 kit from Bushmaster on Black Friday, all items except guns went on sale that day 50 percent off. 1000 rounds of 6.8 ammo, no problems so far.

My ACR is my baby. Works flawlessly. Have nothing but Remington Defense stuff on it. It's a perfect Remington clone, except mine is chambered in 300blk

I remember seeing the magpul masada back on futureweapons. Now look at it,it's a shame.

I love this rifle. I just got my 1st ar15 3 years ago and ive been wanting this thing. Strapped for cash but damn this thing is a beast

happy this video came back to youtube.

The ACR is a more adaptable and robust rifle than the SCAR, real shame it hasn't bone better as it is a superior rifle and competitively priced. These can be had for about $1600. now days.

My uncle Nikola in Michigan, own the FAMAS that was on your mag's cover in the early 90's. I forget the issue #, but when I find it, I will let you know. Loved you guys since I was a 5-6 years old.

Thank you for putting out such great content. I have learned a lot from your videos and look forward to the future of your channel.

Just picked up a NY build acr this weekend. Excited to get it out to the range

...a few years later... well, someone really dropped the ball on that one. Plenty of Euros are making their version of these nowadays.

It's a dang shame that the ACR was left to rot like dying leaves. Such an epic firearm with unprecedented potential. I'd love to own one, but the price has only gone up. Great video!

I wanted a masada bad. Even when they said itll be 1200 bucks. Then they came out w the not masada for over twice the price

Part of me wishes I had my own gun company, Id love to put in a internal piston barrel for the acr. Turn the thing into a modernized K1. Maybey make the gas block railed.

Thank you for the video on this subject, I enjoy your videos very much and look forward to seeing more to come.

“Stock still fairly new and stiff”..gives it a flippin Bear hug to adjust...LOL

Bushmaster and Remington basically killed the prince that was promised 😂 RIP MASADA. These two companies are literally cancer, one makes trigger system that would go off under cold condition when the user toggles the safety lever, the other one made polymer upper that would fall apart.

It's kind of funny you said it relies on aftermarket support when magpul itself is a aftermarket product.

If Magpul made this, then there's no telling what other innovation they would've come up with. Sad that the Masada/ACR platform didn't take off like how it could have. I also believe Robinson Armory could've taken off and contributed geniously to the the fire arm industry. A shame that their one small failure of attention to detail kept them from being considered in the US Army trials for the SCAR program. I guess thats how it is when there's millions of dollars on the line!! Oh yeah, if Bushmaster would bring out a mini version chambered 5.56 or 300 AAC, with a short barrel and a very compact stock, much like the SCAR mini (only for Mil/LEO), this platform could be re-energized. Don't be like FN and restrict it to just Mil/LEO, the civilian market is just waiting for a breathe of fresh air.

I can look past the caliber conversions, and some of the other things the ACR was suppose to do, what really irritates me is the barrels don't return to 0 when you swap them, and WHY did they go with an M4 profile barrel? That really drove me away from the ACR, if it had a heavier profile barrel and return to 0 swapping system I would be more interested

I still imagine the days when Magpul decided to sell this to H&K. I let my dreams be memes.

Who is Bushmaster kidding with these prices? Are they aware that Brens exist at 58% of the cost?

Bushmaster killed it, didn't follow thru with upgrades. Also its weight was a drawback for me as well. Could have been great..

Great video! What a great design and a huge missed opportunity.

I love that gun you have on the table.

ACR vs Scar?? Money no object and fully customize it the way you want. Which would you choose??

I wonder what the IWI Masada would be called if it was continued to be called the Masada

Bushmaster has done poorly in terms of marketing this rifle, I've not seen any caliber conversion kits for this rifle, like Bushmaster promised there would be, they should just turn it all over to Remington.

They just need to give up the design. They don't deserve to sell the design considering they soiled it. Give it up to a company who will care and do it right.

I like your video very much. It's really great. I'll keep an eye on your channel. I am your fan and I will support you.

Awesome video and awesome channel.

What did you have to do to get your channel reinstated? I randomly saw one of your vids in my "suggestions" and realized you were back on. Welcome back. Shame that it looks like you lost a lot of subscribers.

I take it from some of the comments that Magpul sold the rights permanently to Bushmaster? Wouldn't a 1:9 been pretty ideal for M855? Everything is 1:7 these days but for stocking up on bulk ammo, the best deals are going to be your 55 grain which aren't so great out of that twist. Finding a 20" 1:12 now is dam near impossible. I also wonder about the Masada name that Magpul gave it. Made me wonder if they were hoping to market to Israel or something or if there was some kind of history there behind the design.

Not sure if it's just camera playing tricks but looked remarkably flat shooting compared to other 556 guns you've reviewed

still want one still cant afford it

I see absolutely no advantage to this over an AR-15 besides a true folding stock. That's it.

Haven't the M249 and many other machine guns had quick change barrels since forever?

Have you seen the new HK 433..? It's a straight rip of the ACR.

This rifle was and is great. They really ruined all hopes for someone owning this rifle.

8.3 lbs for 16” 5.56 carbine… 2 lbs heavier than than 16” AR15.

Easy removable barrel? Steyr Aug :)

So styer aug barrel removal wasn't a thing yet? Desgined back in the 70s🤔🤨

i don't see anything this gives me over an AR except cost and a folding stock. maybe i just don't get it

Fun and neat rifle. I have a lot of shooting time behind one. I wouldn't take it in place of the AR15/M16 due to it being so front heavy, not as handy, not as ergo (believe it or not) even though its ambi, and mine went down from a roll pin walking out located in the leading edge of the recoil rod. Once this roll pin walked out it caught the recoil spring, and stopped the bolt from going into battery. The enhanced handguard/cheese grater is huge! It's bulkier and less svelt. Trigger was not good; too heavy and grainy. I put in the Geissele ACR trigger and solved that problem. Cool gun, though. Shoots great and its cool but not good enough to replace the AR. Too bad :(

I wish one could switch out the handgrip. That's my only complaint.

Good Videos. Thank you!

The acr I can find on online sites for 1600$ which is so so .. the none enhance ... but how do I now if it’s made in Windham ma or Alabama. Can’t be had now ...3/26/20

We need a class action law suit for ACR owners.

Hello, I love your Channel! I've got a question on the ACR in 6.8 SPC II - newly released last year. What do you tihnk of the 6.8 round in this rifle? I'm most concerned with 6.8 mags. The ACR uses 'standard' AR mags in their 6.8 unlike the LWRC 6.8 which uses custom mags. Do you think 6.8 is a good round for this rifle? Do you think 6.8 rounds will feed reliably from a standard AR mag in this rifle?

an odd green model would've been perfect

I'm confused on why everybody seems to have an issue with the gun like what is the big fuzz about

For this rifle to succeed, it should have stayed with the original Magpul company and Fitzpatrick. BM is what ruined the potential of this weapon system.

I think ACR stands for Assault Carbine Rifle

Does anyone know where to get an ACR? If so can you comment the website name or company 3/29/21

So your quad rail is aftermarket though you have the enhanced version?

So definetely you can own an ak47 whenever you want

She's dead, Jim.

Would have been better had Magpul kept this "In House". No real interest in the ACR.

What scope mount is that in the opening shots of the video?? Looks like an Elcan setup on US Optics glass

So are you located in NY

I’ve heard the safety design is in a low spot, rubs the hand, and somewhat of a nuisance.

Are you located in Rochester, NY

Do they still sell 1:9 barrels? I want to shoot 55gr

Heavy, more expensive, less accurate, less reliable than an AR...no reason to buy one

They overpriced from the start ... they’ll be a resurgent of the rifle

I honestly was never super impressed with it. It's basically yet another AR-180 clone. It had promise of a decent rifle but I disagree about it being revolutionary.

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ACR= Adaptive Combat Rifle but it can’t even change barrels out and maintain zero... this system was a failure from start to finish and the price alone didn’t kill it, it was the horrendous reliability and the fact it couldn’t even do what it was named to do. Switch calibers on the fly. The SCAR is better than this in every single way. You can swap barrels on it and it doesn’t hold zero. It even had a higher reliability than the HK416 when the military initially tested it. Now with the SCAR fully developed it is even better than back then.

All and all a great rifle, had some pains "growing up" but bushy is at least trying to pick up the ball and there are a new products and more is comming if I'm not wrong. Like the channels "no bullshit" style, keep it up.