Bushmaster XM15 A2
Bushmaster Firearms International · Rifle · In Production · 2023
Overview
The Bushmaster XM15 A2 is a classic 20-inch rifle-length AR-15 in 5.56 NATO that recreates the traditional A2-style configuration: a fixed carry handle with adjustable rear aperture, an A2 fixed buttstock, a chrome-lined phosphate-finished barrel, and an A2 flash hider. Reintroduced as a 50th-anniversary commemorative of the Bushmaster brand, it offers a retro, mil-spec-pattern service-rifle layout in the current lineup.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3538 g (124.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1003 mm (39.49") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 990 m/s (3248 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1820 J (1342 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 550 m (601 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Phosphate |
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: Rifle Length Gas System, Fixed Carry Handle, A2 Fixed Stock, Chrome Lined Barrel, A2 Sights, A2 Flash Hider, Forged Receivers, Phosphate Finish, Fixed Stock, Made In Usa
Variants
- Bushmaster XM15 A2 20in 10RD — Reduced Capacity
- Bushmaster XM15 A2 50th Anniversary — Commemorative
- Bushmaster XM15 A2 CA Compliant — State Compliant
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approximately $1,166. Released as a Bushmaster 50th Anniversary commemorative. Offered in standard, 10-round, 50th Anniversary, and California-compliant configurations. Distinct from the existing .450 Bushmaster XM-15 E2S entry, which covers the .450-chambered carbine and rifle.
Background
The XM15 designation is Bushmaster's own civilian AR-15 model name, and the A2 'fixed carry handle' rifle harks back to the original M16A2/AR-15 service-rifle silhouette that defined the platform for a generation before flat-top, optics-ready uppers became the norm.