Bushmaster Bravo Zulu
Bushmaster Firearms International · Rifle · In Production · 2022
Overview
The Bushmaster Bravo Zulu is a 16-inch direct-impingement AR-15 rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO (.223 Rem) built for hunting, range, and duty use. It pairs a free-float BFI 15-inch M-LOK handguard with a mid-length gas system, a Bushmaster DM2S two-stage trigger, a Snake Charmer muzzle brake to reduce recoil, and Magpul MOE SL furniture. The upper and lower receivers are 7075 forged aluminum, and the barrel and bolt carrier group wear a salt-bath nitride finish. The Bravo Zulu line spans a full family: a standard 16-inch rifle, an 11.5-inch SBR, an 11.5-inch braced pistol, a 16-inch .450 Bushmaster hunting configuration, and FDE-finished options.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2903 g (102.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 940 mm (37.01") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 945 m/s (3100 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1755 J (1294 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 550 m (601 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Salt Bath Nitride |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56mm NATO — also known as 5.56x45mm, 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington, .223 Wylde
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ar Pattern Safety Selector, Manual Safety
- Features: Free Float Handguard, M Lok Handguard, Mid Length Gas System, Dm2s Two Stage Trigger, Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake, Magpul Furniture, Forged 7075 Receivers, Adjustable Stock, Threaded Barrel, Made In Usa
Variants
- Bushmaster Bravo Zulu SBR — Short Barreled Rifle
- Bushmaster Bravo Zulu Pistol — Pistol
- Bushmaster Bravo Zulu FDE — Finish Fde
- Bushmaster Bravo Zulu 16in .450 BM — Alternate Caliber
- Bushmaster Bravo Zulu BFSIII — Binary Trigger
Production
Production years: 2022-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approximately $1,064. 'Bravo Zulu' is the naval signal flag phrase for 'well done.' Available in black and FDE finishes, with rifle, SBR, pistol, BFSIII binary-trigger, and .450 Bushmaster configurations. Magazine capacity varies by state (10 or 30 round).
Background
Bravo Zulu - the U.S. Navy flag-signal phrase meaning 'well done' - became the flagship of the revived Bushmaster lineup after the brand re-emerged from Remington's 2020 bankruptcy under new ownership, signaling the company's return to a premium, feature-rich modern sporting rifle.