Introduced in 2004, the Bushmaster .308 is patterned after the proven Bushmaster XM15 series of rifles but is offered in the larger .308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) caliber.

Spreads are great, even at 500 yards, the recoil is a bit heafty, but hey, it is a 308 :), cleaning is a snap as well as the breakdown.

A heavy alloy steel barrel in both 16” with Bushmaster’s IZZY muzzle brake to reduce muzzle climb and absorb recoil. For optimum accuracy, the barrels are rifled 1 turn in 10” - right hand twist (four lands and grooves). A manganese phosphate coating affords complete protection against exterior corrosion and rust on the barrel and all critical steel parts of the rifle. Bushmaster .308 models include a 20 round magazine but will accept all readily available FN-FAL magazines – either metric or standard types.

The Receivers – forged from 7075T6 aircraft quality aluminum for maximum strength – feature ambidextrous controls for bolt and magazine release, and incorporate AR15 type receiver features including cartridge case deflector, a bolt hold-back mechanism, and bolt forward assist button. Function controls on the Bushmaster .308 operates much like standard AR15 type rifles and the majority of parts are directly interchangeable.

The A3 has the “flat top” Upper Receiver with a Picatinny rail for mounting a variety of scopes, optics, or night vision devices. Barrels on the A3 type rifles include a three rail gas block to offer accessory attachment points, and to avoid optic interference with scopes. Optional accessory iron sights can be added (also available through Bushmaster).

This model features our new lightweight skeleton buttstock and handguards are mid-length – are molded of thermoset polymer composite with internal aluminum heat shields to keep the barrel cool during rapid fire sequence.