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.
Bushmaster Competition Trigger - a smooth, two stage, 4 1/2 lb. pull focuses the shooter's attention on the target
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
Custom Rubberized Pistol grip - comfortable textured surface / ambidextrous design / finger grooved for correct trigger finger placement
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
Controlled Ejection Path - receiver shell ejection has been modified to drop them all in the same place - a convenience for the reloader!
5 Round Magazine - legal for hunting in most states
Shipped in Bushmaster's Lockable Hard Case - with “egg crate” foam padding for protection


The Removeable Carry Handle is
optional for the Varminter.

Specifications
Caliber
.223 Remington (5.56 mm)
Magazine
5 Rd. (accepts all M16 type)
Overall Length
42.25 inches (107.3 cm)
Barrel Length
24 inches (60.9 cm)
Rifling
R.H.; 6 grooves/lands; 1 turn in 9"
Weight w/o magazine
8.75 lbs. (3.96 kg)
Weight of empty magazine
.25 lbs. (113g)
Weight of loaded magazine
.525 lbs. (238g)
Operation
Gas Operated
Mode of Operation
Semi-automatic
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)

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