Bushmaster ACR Caliber Conversion System Comes to Market

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posted on October 11, 2018
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After eight years of anticipation, the Bushmaster Unicorn, also known as the ACR caliber conversion, has finally hit the market. This caliber conversion system for the ACR, a platform that offers fully ambidextrous controls, improved ergonomics, an ultra reliable gas -piston operating system, and tool-less configuration and caliber adaptability, is promised to be the first of many caliber options. For now however, these conversions will be offered in .450 Bushmaster, and 6.8 Rem. SPC II. For a complete list of the options now available, please see the chart below:

Product Specifications

Product

Order #

Barrel

Magazine Capacity

2018 MSRP

16” .450 Bushmaster ACR Conversion

90023

16” FNC Treated 4150 CMV, 1:24”
twist

5 Round Polymer

$699

18.5” .450 Bushmaster ACR Conversion

90024

18.5” FNC Treated 4150 CMV, 1:24” twist

5 Round Polymer

$699

16” 6.8 Rem. SPC II ACR Conversion

90028

16” FNC Treated 4150 CMV, 1:11” twist

25 Round

$699

 

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