The Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR) is a modular assault rifle formerly designed by Magpul Industries of Austin, Texas, and known initially as the Masada. In late January 2008, Bushmaster Firearms International entered into a licensing agreement with Magpul whereby Bushmaster would take over production, future development, and sales of the Masada ...

Oct 1, 2022 · They developed the weapon, and it was called the Masada (no relation to the IWI Masada). Magpul took design cues from several rifles to create a very modern platform. Here you can see the ACR’s piston system, quick change barrels, and swappable bolt heads.

Feb 27, 2023 · The Masada could fire 5.56 NATO from standard M16 magazines, but it could also fire 7.62x39mm rounds from an AK magazine. The modular design allowed users to mix and match bolts, barrels, lower receivers, and handguards without any tools.

May 31, 2019 · The Remington/Bushmaster Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR) is a modular semi-automatic rifle designed by Magpul Industries, known initially as the Masada (not to be confused with the developing handgun from IWI of the same name) the ACR was to be a cutting edge modernized service rifle.

Feb 1, 2008 · Windham, ME – Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC (BFI) announced today that it has signed an exclusive license deal with Magpul Industries Corp. for the production, future development, and sales of Magpul’s prototype MASADA weapon system.

Jun 5, 2015 · The Bushmaster Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR) is the production name for an updated version of the Masada Adaptive Combat Weapon System. In late January 2008, Bushmaster entered into a licensing agreement with Magpul whereby Bushmaster would take over production, future development and sales of the Masada.

Oct 17, 2011 · The Masada/Bushmaster ACR featured a short-stroke gas piston system with a non-reciprocating (not to mention, not getting super-hot) forward charging handle, an adjustable gas piston, and...

May 5, 2008 · The Masada is designed to fit any stature with its 7-position stock and adjustable cheek-weld. The Masada name comes from the battle of Masada where the Roman X Legion laid siege to the Jews in 72 AD.

Depending on the version (or user preferences) ACR /Masada rifle can be equipped with various Magpul-made buttstocks, fixedor side-folding, and adjustable for length of pull (some also with adjustable cheek rest).