Bushmaster Firearms International is an American manufacturer and distributor of firearms. The company offers a range of rifles and pistols designed for use in hunting, sport shooting, and law enforcement/military activities.
Founded in Windham, Maine, in the early 1970s as Bushmaster Firearms Inc.
In 2006, Bushmaster was acquired by Cerberus Capital Management and became a subsidiary of Freedom Group, which previously owned Remington Arms, DPMS, Marlin Firearms, and other popular firearm brands.
In 2019, Vista Outdoor acquired Remington, and Bushmaster became its subsidiary.
In 2020, Vista Outdoor announced that it plans to divest its firearms business, which includes Remington and Bushmaster, among other brands.
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This is a semi-automatic rifle that is designed for use in hunting and target shooting. It comes in a variety of calibers and configurations to suit different needs.
This is a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that is designed for use in hunting and target shooting. It is made with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer to reduce weight and increase durability.
This is a modular, semi-automatic rifle that is designed for use in hunting, sport shooting, and law enforcement/military activities. It features a quick-change barrel system and comes in a variety of calibers.
Yes, Bushmaster is still in business, but its parent company, Vista Outdoor, has announced plans to divest its firearms business, which includes Bushmaster and Remington, among other brands.
Bushmaster has a reputation for producing reliable firearms, but like any brand, it has its pros and cons. Some people prefer other brands for various reasons, such as ergonomics, accuracy, or price.
The Bushmaster XM-15 is an AR-15 style rifle that is produced by Bushmaster. The main difference between the XM-15 and other AR-15s is that the XM-15 is made by Bushmaster and may have some different features or configurations than other AR-15s on the market.
Bushmaster firearms are made in Ilion, New York, at the Remington Arms factory, which is now owned by Vista Outdoor.
Yes, Bushmaster rifles are designed for use in hunting and target shooting. Be sure to check your local laws and regulations regarding the use of firearms for hunting.
