Bushmaster C15 AR15 Final Review

After 1000 rounds my carbon 15 is very reliable and Id trust it in service,The top pick rail did lift up off the dove tail, I just epoxied it back down and it's as good as new,Great rifle.

I've had my C15 for only a short time and love it but have been told by a local gun shop owner that he won't carry them because so many people have had problems with the carbon threading for the stock stripping out. Now this guy is a VERY opinionated guy and is the type that "he's right your wrong, period" so I've been asking around if anybody else has had or heard of this issue with these guns? Great video.

Great video.  I just bought one and I can't wait to break it in.  Thanks for taking the time to review this weapon.

What ammo u using?

I just purchased the optic ready carbon 15 and love it. I love the light weight. I wanted to try the AR platform without investing a ton of money, I got the kit with M4 with 6 position stock, red dot scope, gun lock, 30 rd magazine, sling, every thing but ammo for a day of target shooting. I think why so many people like to bad mouth the carbon 15, is you get the performance, superior weight for less than $750, probably about $1,250 less. I seen 10,000 rds fail how many non carbon break at 5k

I just purchased a Bushmaster carbon 15 for my wife. I too have had the same problem with the charging handle not wanting to come out because of the butt stock. I just changed the butt stock to a Magpul MOE and problem solved. She wanted it decked out in Foliage Green, so I went to Magpul and got all the custom fittings in Foliage Green. This is such an awesome rifle and she loves it. You know what they say, "Nothing says I LOVE YOU like an assault rifle"!

would you recommend this for my first "real" rifle? or should i save up and get a more expensive "reliable" one?

Maybe I got "lucky" too. I've had my C-15 for a year, and I've run at least 3000 rounds through it without a single problem. The "gun snobs" will continue to trash this rifle, but mine eats everything I feed it and I absolutely love it. Sorry to hear about the guy who got a bad one, but that happens.

I don't understand, why doesn't Bushmaster exist anymore? Because I went to their website a few days ago and it was still up and running.

Nice vid man good job

Thanks for getting back to me, I really appreciate it. BTW I've shot it several times since I posted that comment, haven't had one problem. So far so good – Happy shooting!

You can rest assured that this rifle will withstand every bit of torture you put it through, within reason. I have thoroughly abused this one, and it just keeps going. You didn't waste your money. If you run into any problems, You'll have to check with a gunsmith now because Bushmaster doesn't exist any more.

I agree…Nothing I have done to this rifle has stopped it. INCLUDING NOT CLEANING IT!! I finally broke down after 5,000 rounds cleaned it. Although it needed it, I think it may have kept going. Great rifle, in spite of the negative reports, this particular rifle has performed flawlessly. Maybe I just got lucky…but I'm not complaining. Thanks for watching.

Alright man, I'm glad I found this video. This whole day all I have been doing is researching this gun that I bought prematurely because of price and availability and every forum I've been to I find a very large amount of negative responses in regards of this particular bushmaster model.. Haven't even shot it yet. Your video has swayed me a bit, hopefully I didn't waste my money.

@WRAPLOCK – Did your brother ever get his issue resolve with Bushmaster Customer Service? I was just curious.

@2012icon – I'm a sucker for an AR15 of any kind. But I sure do like this carbon when I am doing a lot of walking and carrying when going out to the range. 2 pounds doesn't seem like much, until you lug it for a few hundred yards…Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@WRAPLOCK – I hate hearing stuff like this, although it does happen with almost every brand. There are bound to be SOME out of the HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS that are made that "slip" past quality control. I have thoroughly abused this rifle and it keeps going strong. Please let me know how it turns out with the customer service. I haven't had to call them for anything yet, but I'm just curious to know how they treat your brother. Thanks for watching. Stay safe.

@Copenhagen365 – I served in two branches of the military. I have done my time, and have handed the torch off to those that are younger and in better shape. If you don't have the balls to stand behind our troops…try standing in front of them. It is because of our soldiers today that I have the freedom to say this…If anyone reading this doesn't like it…I hear rent is cheap in Iraq, or even Afghanistan.

@Copenhagen365 – This particular rifle came with only the Picatinny rails on the top, no sights whatsoever. What you can do is either buy the model (C15) that is NOT optics ready, which will have sights on it, or get the optics ready one like this one, and add front and rear sights with a rail extension. You can add optics that can co-witness with those sights, and you won't go wrong either way. Hope this helps. Thank you for being willing to serve. Stay safe, and have a blast! Thanks for watchi

@108wolverine – This is an excellent choice for a rifle. It is an extremely versatile rifle. I was afraid of this rifle at first, but now I actually prefer it. It is my favorite plinker, hunter, and "business" rifle. You really cannot go wrong with this choice. Let me know what you finally decide. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the review… looking to get my first AR and I think this may be my choice.

@TURBOPOE – I have been thinking that my buttstock/charging handle was just a fluke. I'm still not a fan of the Bushnell, but that is a matter of preference. I'll stick with the Leatherwood M-1000, or Iron sights. I'm glad that you like the weapon though. And thanks for the comments. I appreciate you watching.

i have one of these. the later model just as shown with the dust shield ect. my charging handle does not come in contact with the butt stock at all. it never did. i also still use the bushnell scope it came with and i am dead on at 100 yrds.

@Luv2Huvr – That being the case, most sound suppressors should adapt fairly easy. Thanks for the information.

After further research, on the website it is advertised that it is: standard threaded muzzle (1/2” x 28 T.p.I.) fitted with Izzy Flash Suppressor. This came from the online bushmaster catalog.

@Luv2Huvr – Yes, the flash suppressor is threaded on, however, you may have to do some checking to see if the threading will match the sound suppressor. Let me know what you find out if you don't mind.

Informative video. Can you tell me is the flash hider threaded on so that you could replace it with a supressor?

@m98custom1212 – Let me know when you put it up. I would love to see it. Send me the link. Or you could put up a video response right here. Either way let me know. Thanks for watching.

@drbun – Personally, I clean every weapon I take to the range on the same day that I get it back. That is the only way to ensure proper functionality of the weapon. Having said that, depending on the ammunition that you use, it may not be necessary to do a complete cleaning every single time. I know people that clean their guns every few times out. This rifle is nothing to be afraid of. Since February of this year, I have fired 3,000 rounds plus, and still going strong.

Very nice, thinking about putting one up.

How often do you clean this guy, if you clean it? I am nervous about getting it. It looks like a toy gun but I love the lightweight of it very much. What about the recoil, is it the same as the regular ar15?

@hokeshot44 – I am planning on doing a review of that stock soon. I have known about it for some time now. It is a rather ingenious invention that allows you to fire a semi auto rifle in full auto simulation by way of bump firing from the shoulder. Did you have fun with it? (Stupid question, I know.) Stay safe, and thank you for watching.

@blackhawkbluedog1 – I am quickly becoming a fan of the Carbon 15. I understand how people could develop uncertainty about them, but after owning and shooting it, my concerns have vanished. Thanks for watching, and stay safe.

i am proudly owner of a carbon15 pistol and never had a problem with is a lightweight and easy to carry and shoot

@TAMYCRON – Everything on the internals of this weapon is the exact same as the steel ones. I have fired this rifle quite a bit. I would say a total of about 5,000 rounds by now. It is still functioning reliably. I am abusing it on purpose to prove a point to friends of mine, and it just so happens that you will get the benefits of the information as well. Thank you so much for watching, and I hope you enjoy the future videos.

@VOS38 Thank you for watching them. If you have any questions or suggestions…please feel free to ask or comment.

you make good videos keep it up