Bushmaster M4 Type Carbine

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caption= Bushmaster M4A2 and M4A3 with the 'Izzy' flash suppressor
name= Bushmaster M4 Type Carbine
type= Carbine
origin=flagcountry|United States
era= Modern
platform= Individual
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length= 882.7 mm (34.75 in) (stock extended)
action= Gas-operated, rotating bolt
part_length= 406.4 mm (16 in)
Maximum range= 300 m
feed= Various STANAG Magazines.
"Standard with:"

• 30 rounds ("5.56 x 45 mm NATO")
• 26 rounds ("6.8 mm Remington SPC")
  sights= Adjustable front and rear iron sights
  cartridge= .223 Remington, 5.56 x 45 mm NATO, 6.8 mm Remington SPC
  rate= Semi-automatic
  (700–950 round/min for fully-automatic model)
  weight= 2.82 kg (6.22 lb) empty
  velocity=
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  used_by= Over 60 nationscite web | url = http://www.bushmaster.com/community-military-index.asp | title = Bushmaster around the world | publisher = Bushmaster Firearms International | accessdate = 2007-09-06 | date = 2007 ]
  manufacturer= Bushmaster Firearms International
  variants= M4A2, M4A3, M4 Post-Ban
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  The M4 Type Carbine is a firearm manufactured by Bushmaster Firearms International, modeled on the AR-15 platform.

  Overview

  The M4 Type Carbine is effectively a reproduction of the Colt M4 Carbine, but is usually only semi-automatic for legality within the U.S. civilian market. However, it can be ordered by military or law enforcement organizations with three-round burst or fully-automatic capability.cite web | url = http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_military_MCWA2F%2014M4.asp | title = Bushmaster military models - Bushmaster M4 A2/A3 Type Carbines| publisher = Bushmaster Firearms International | accessdate = 2007-09-06 | date = 2007 ] The rifle accepts both .223 Remington and 5.56 x 45 mm NATO cartridges, and the barrel is hard chrome lined in both the bore and chamber. Unlike the current Colt M4 Carbine which features a 4-position telescopic stock, the Bushmaster has a 6-position. It is compatible with most standard AR-15 parts, and has the ability to accept all AR15/M16 type STANAG magazines. It is also one of many different AR-15 rifles Bushmaster manufactures which they have trademarked 'XM-15' rifles. [cite web | url = http://www.bushmaster.com/manuals.asp | title = Bushmaster User Manuals & Tech Sheets | publisher = Bushmaster Firearms International | accessdate = 2007-09-06 | date = 2007 ]

  Bushmaster has also developed a 6.8 mm Remington SPC version of the rifle, simply named the 6.8mm SPC Rifle, as well as a separate upper receiver kit that can be installed on any AR-15 type lower receiver.cite web | url = http://www.bushmaster.com/electronic-documents/TechSheets/XM15%20Model%20PDFs/68mm%20SPC%20Rifle%20&%20Upper.pdf | title = Bushmaster 6.8mm SPC Rifle Tech Sheet PDF | publisher = Bushmaster Firearms International | accessdate = 2007-09-06 | date = 2006-6 |format=PDF]

  All variants of the rifle are available in either M4A2 and M4A3 configurations; the difference being the M4A3 has a removable carry handle allowing access to a Picatinny rail for mounting accessories. Similarly, the 6.8mm SPC Rifle is available as either the A2 or the A3.

  The standard M4 Type Carbine features a permanently fixed 'Izzy' flash suppressor attached to a 14.5" barrel which brings the barrel to a total length of 16". Bushmaster also produces the Patrolman's Carbine variant which features the more common removable 'Bird Cage' flash suppressor, attached to a 16" barrel bringing the total barrel length to 17.5". Both of these comply with current U.S. federal law which states a minimum of a 16" inch barrel for a semi-automatic rifle. There is also a military M4 Type Carbine which comes with a 14.5" barrel and a removable 'Bird Cage' flash suppressor. The 6.8mm SPC Rifle only comes with a 16" barrel and a removable 'Izzy' flash suppressor.

  An M4 Type Post-Ban Carbine was developed for the 1994 United States Federal Assault Weapons Ban requirements. Since the ban expired in 2004, this rifle has effectively been replaced by the M4A2 and M4A3. However, some states in the U.S. have kept these laws, so the rifle is still being produced.

  Usage

  *The M4 Type Carbine (or similar variants) is currently in service with military and police organisations of over 60 nations around the world, and in 2006 it replaced the Remington Model 7600 as the Armed Offenders Squad of the New Zealand Police's standard issue rifle. [cite web | url = http://www.police.govt.nz/district/tasman/release/1923.html | title = Replacement due for police rifles | publisher = New Zealand Police | accessdate = 2007-06-25 | date = 2005-05-19 ]

  References

  ee also

  *Barrett REC7

  External links

  * [http://www.bushmaster.com/ Official Bushmaster Website]
  ** [http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_xm15_BCWA3F14M4IZ.asp Bushmaster M4 Type Carbine with Izzy Flash Suppressor]
  ** [http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_xm15_BCWA3F16M4.asp Bushmaster M4 Type Carbine with Bird Cage Flash Suppressor (Patrolman's Carbine)]
  ** [http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_xm15_BCWA3F%2016M468.asp Bushmaster 6.8mm SPC Rifle]
  ** [http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_xm15_PCWA3X_14M4IZ.asp Bushmaster M4 Type Post-Ban Carbine] . Developed for Federal Assault Weapons Ban requirements, but the ban has now expired.
  ** [http://www.bushmaster.com/electronic-documents/TechSheets/XM15%20Model%20PDFs/M4%20Type%20Carbines.pdf Bushmaster M4 Type Carbines brochure (includes M4A2 and M4A3)]
  ** [http://www.bushmaster.com/electronic-documents/TechSheets/XM15%20Model%20PDFs/68mm%20SPC%20Rifle%20&%20Upper.pdf Bushmaster 6.8mm SPC Rifle brochure]
  ** [http://www.bushmaster.com/electronic-documents/operation-manual/opmanual.pdf Bushmaster XM-15 rifle manual, includes M4 Type Carbine]