Bushmaster Countersniper Rifle The "Varminter"
24" Fluted Extra Heavy Varmint Barrel - .223
Rem. caliber / 4150 chrome moly steel / full 1" diameter under
the handguard / 11 competition crowned muzzle / 1 in 9" twist for
optimum performance with most varmint cartridges / full length fluting
for increased cooling and reduced weight / machined to same specifications
as our DCM Competition Barrel with tolerances twice as tight as regular
barrels.
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Bushmaster Competition Trigger - a smooth, two stage,
4 1/2 lb. pull focuses the shooter's attention on the target
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V Match Tubular Forend - free-floats the
barrel from the action all the way forward / special cooling vents for
increased barrel heat dissipation / bipod stud installed for easy mounting
of most bipods
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Custom Rubberized Pistol grip - comfortable textured
surface / ambidextrous design / finger grooved for correct trigger finger
placement
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Bushmaster Modular Accessories System Mini-Risers
- add 1/2" height to scope mounting on the flat-top receiver for
correct sight picture and comfortable cheek-weld on the
stock
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Controlled Ejection Path - receiver shell ejection
has been modified to drop them all in the same place - a convenience
for the reloader!
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5 Round Magazine - legal for hunting in most states
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Shipped in Bushmaster's Lockable Hard Case - with
egg crate foam padding for protection
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The Removeable Carry Handle is
optional for the Varminter.
Specifications
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Caliber |
.223 Remington (5.56 mm)
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Magazine |
5 Rd. (accepts all M16 type)
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Overall Length |
42.25 inches (107.3 cm)
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Barrel Length |
24 inches (60.9 cm)
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Rifling |
R.H.; 6 grooves/lands; 1 turn in 9"
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Weight w/o magazine |
8.75 lbs. (3.96 kg)
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Weight of empty magazine |
.25 lbs. (113g)
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Weight of loaded magazine |
.525 lbs. (238g)
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Operation |
Gas Operated
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Mode of Operation |
Semi-automatic
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Muzzle Velocity |
M193 - 55 gr.:
3315 ft./sec. (1011 m./sec.) M855/SS109/C77 - 62 gr.: 3160 ft./sec. (964 m./sec.) |
Muzzle Energy |
M193 - 55 gr.:
1345 ft.lbs. (186 kg-m) M855/SS109/C77 - 62 gr. 1375 ft.lbs. (190 kg-m) |