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Who wants one?

Model R-15™ 450 Bushmaster


Overview:

R-15 in 450 BushmasterWith precision accuracy, blazing-fast follow-ups and hunt-specific features, the Remington modular rifle revolution is taking North America by storm. And there's plenty of thunder in our latest addition to the family, the Model R-15 in 450 Bushmaster . Packing the big-bore wallop to knock any North American big game animal off its feet, this rifle also happens to be astonishingly lightweight and quick pointing.

It features an 18" barrel and is fully covered in Mossy Oak® New Break-Up™ camo. Like all in the R-15 family, it's equipped with a semi-automatic gas action, free-floated barrel and clean-breaking single-stage trigger. and the receive-length Picatinny rail makes adding optics a cinch. Uppers and lowers are machined from aluminum forgings for featherweight durability.
Key Features:

* Semi-automatic AR-15-style rifle developed with the predator hunter in mind
* Free-floating button-rifled 0.680" Muzzle OD ChroMoly barrels with recessed hunting crown for superior accuracy
* Fluted barrel design reduces weight and promotes rapid barrel cooling
* Clean-breaking single-stage hunting trigger
* Receiver-length Picatinny rail for adding optics
* Ergonomic pistol grip
* Full Mossy Oak New Break-Up coverage
* Includes 4-round magazine
* Legal for hunting in most states
* Compatible with aftermarket AR-15 magazines
* Lockable hard case included


Ammunition

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Premier AccuTip 450 Bushmaster

The "Big Thumper" gets a big dose of Aerodynamics and devastating expansion. In honor of the 450 Bushmaster's debut on our supremely accurate R-15 platform, we're loading it with perhaps the most accurate .45-caliber bullet ever devised. Featuring our Power Port™ tip, this 260-grain AccuTip™ bonded projectile delivers exceptional flight characteristics for ultimate downrange precision and sustained energy. Read More


Accessories

R-15 450 Bushmaster Magazine

Overview:

The new caliber offering in our R-15 family is the 450 Bushmaster. New for 2010, Remington will also offer the 4 shot magazine as an aftermarket accessory. When out shooting, no one wants to take the time to reload the magazine time after time. If you have multiple magazines already loaded you will get to spend more time shooting, and less time reloading your magazine. Our single stack magazine is offered as an aftermarket accessory and can be purchased through your favorite Dealer. As with all Remington Genuine Factory Gun Parts, they are factory tested and approved.
Key Features:

* Holds 4 rounds
* Single stack
* Same as magazine that ships with the R-15 450 Bushmaster
* Comes in black

Looks and sounds nice but I'd prefer to study ballistics between 100-300 yards before jumping on one...

I had thought about one for my next AR build. Kind'a torn between a 6.8 and the .450 I like the .450 ballistics better for my use.

.450 ballistics can be found in the pdf link below. The .450 is the last one at the end of the ballistics table.

http://www.remington.com/~/media/Files/ ... stics.ashx

I'm still thinking about a Beowulf .50 cal AR... of course, if they do pass the Virginia Firearms Freedom Act, I wonder if I can mosey down and pick up an automatic version...

After looking at the ballistics I think I'd rather have an AR in .308. Little flatter and similar energy to the .450. I'm also a little leery about the AR platform in anything bigger than a 5.56. I've read there have been some issues with the larger cartridges.

zephyp wrote:After looking at the ballistics I think I'd rather have an AR in .308. Little flatter and similar energy to the .450. I'm also a little leery about the AR platform in anything bigger than a 5.56. I've read there have been some issues with the larger cartridges.

For those of you interested in .308 caliber AR rifles - the 30 Remington AR is listed in the same ballistics table Rick linked to above... It's a fat .30 cal cartridge that's about the same length as a typical 5.56 - it looks a little funny.

Here's a write-up on it:
http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun_reviews/ST_r15andthe30rar_200905/

Any takers yet?

I have a 20' Bushmaster 450BM on a anvil arms lower, and I Love it!!! keep in mind I also own a DPMS LR308 but I prefer to take my 450 deer and black-bear hunting. The 450 is lighter and I can use any of my AR lowers on it.

A big plus is Hornady and Remington BOTH make ammo for it!!

In my very limited opinion I consider it to be the a perfect rifle for the area that I hunt, STEEP mountains with very little chance of shots beyond 200yrds, but when I go back home to Colorado elk hunting I always take my 308 and 7mag.

Bushmaster makes the Remington 450BMs

Easy reloading is also a big +

Just checked out AR15.com and saw this on the front page!! Even a better deal than I got.

March Sale

.450 Bushmaster Uppers:

16” BURVMB 16-45 SALE PRICE $499.95 RETAIL $785.00
20” BURVMB 20-45 SALE PRICE $499.95 RETAIL $795.00


Limited Quantity Available:

11.5” A2 Upper Complete BURA2B 11.5X (1x7 Twist) SALE PRICE $459.95 RETAIL $565.00
11.5” A3 Upper Complete BURA3B 11.5X (1x7 Twist) SALE PRICE $559.95 RETAIL $685.00
11.5” Barrel Only (1x7 Twist) A BBL-11.5X SALE PRICE $145.00 RETAIL $195.00

11.5/5.5 A2 Upper Complete BURA2B 11.5/5.5 SALE PRICE $469.95 RETAIL $575.00
11.5/5.5 A3 Upper Complete BURA3B 11.5/5.5 SALE PRICE $569.95 RETAIL $695.00

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the bad thing now is finding ammo