Bushmaster Firearms Announces Bravo Zulu Rifles

Bushmaster Firearms recently announced the release of their all-new American-made Bravo Zulu rifles. Designed for hunting, home defense, competition, and recreational shooting, there are five configurations available. Each configuration is equipped with the Bushmaster Snake Charmer muzzle brake and a BFI free float rail with MLOK slots and a QD sling swivel mount. They are optics-ready and furnished with Thril products, including the tactical grip, combat competition stock, and trigger guard.

Here’s a look at the five Bushmaster Bravo Zulu rifle configurations. 

Bravo Zulu in 5.56 NATO

Per Bushmaster: “The Bravo Zulu is designed and manufactured to exceed all expectations. Bravo Zulu meaning a job well done is introduced into the XM15-E2S family with a free float rail, Thril products, and the Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake.”

Specifications

• 5.56 NATO
• 16″ Barrel with a 1:8 Twist Rate
• 33.5-36.5″ Length
• 6.21 LBS w/o Magazine
• BFI 14″ Free Float Rail
• Salt Bath Nitride Bolt Carrier Group
• MPI Tested Bolt
• Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake
• DM2S 2 Stage Trigger
• MSRP $1,159.99, currently $1043.99

 Features

• Equipped with a Thril Polymer 30 Round Mag
• MID Length Gas System
• Thril Combat Competition 6 position stock 
• Thril Pistol Grip 
• Optics Ready 

Bravo Zulu in .450

According to the company, the 450 Bravo Zulu is, “Equipped with a DM2S 2 Stage Trigger allowing each shooter crisp control. While the Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake allows significant reduction in felt recoil. Perfect for all shooter, all conditions including hunting boar, bear and deer.”

Specifications

• 450 Bushmaster
• 16″ Barrel with a 1:24 Twist Rate
• 33.5-36.5″ Length
• 6.45 LBS w/o magazine
• 7075-T6 Aluminum Upper & Lower Receiver
• Type III Hard Coat Anodizing
• Chrome Phosphate Barrel
• BFI 14″ Free Float Rail
• Salt Bath Nitride Bolt Carrier Group
• MPI Tested Bolt
• Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake
• DM2S 2 Stage Trigger
• MSRP $1,299.99, currently $1,169.99

Features

• Equipped with 5 Round Aluminum Mag
• Carbine Length Gas System
• Thril Combat Competition 6 position stock
• Thril Rugged Pistol Grip
• Thril Trigger guard
• Optics Ready

Bravo Zulu SBR

The SBR configuration is, “Equipped with a DM2S for crisp control. While the Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake allows significant reduction in felt recoil. Perfect for all shooters in all conditions.”

Specifications

• 5.56NATO (.223 )
• 11.5″ Barrel with a 1:7 Twist Rate
• 29.5-32.5″ Length
• 7075-T6 Aluminum Upper & Lower Receiver
• Type III Hard Coat Anodizing
• Salt Bath Nitride Barrel
• BFI 10″ Free Float Rail
• Salt Bath Nitride Bolt Carrier Group
• MPI Tested Bolt
• Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake
• DM2S two stage Trigger
• MSRP $1,499.99, currently $1,349.99

Features

• Equipped with a Thril Polymer 30 Round Mag
• Carbine-Length Gas System
• Thril Combat Competition 6 position stock 
• Thril Rugged Pistol Grip 
• Thril Trigger guard 
• Optics Ready 

Bravo Zulu in 5.56 NATO, CA Compliant 

This is a California Compliant Model. Bushmaster says it is, “Enhanced with a DM2S trigger for crisp control, a Mid Length gas system giving any shooter accuracy and durabiliy. Features a higly desired and premium upgrade, Bushmasters MLOK 14″ free float rail with QD sling swivel mounts”

 Specifications

• 5.56 NATO
• 16″ Barrel with a 1:8 Twist Rate
• 33.5-36.5″ Length
• BFI 14″ Free Float Rail
• Salt Bath Nitride Bolt Carrier Group
• MPI Tested Bolt
• Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake
• DM2S 2 Stage Trigger
• MSRP $1,169.00, currently $1,052.99

Features

• Equipped with a DFM Magazine
• Trigger assembly is DM2S 2 stage
• The gas system is mid-length
• THRIL Combat Competition 6 Position collapsible stock 
• 7075-T6 Forged A4 Flat top
• BFI Free Float 14″ Rail MLOK
• Optics Ready 

Bravo Zulu 5.56 NATO, BFSIII binary fire control

Bushmaster says this configuration is, “Equipped with a Binary Trigger for burst action. While the Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake allows significant reduction in felt recoil. Perfect for all shooters in all conditions.”

Specifications

• 5.56NATO (.223 )
• 16″ Barrel with a 1:8Twist Rate
• 33.5-36.5″ Length
• 7075-T6 Aluminum Upper & Lower Receiver
• Type III Hard Coat Anodizing
• Salt Bath Nitride Barrel
• BFI 14″ Free Float Rail
• Salt Bath Nitride Bolt Carrier Group
• MPI Tested Bolt
• Snake Charmer Muzzle Brake
• BFSIII Binary Trigger
• MSRP $1,389.99, currently $1,250.00

BFSIII Trigger Positions

• Safe –Will not fire
• Semi – Fires 1 round per pull
• Binary – Fires 1 round on pull and 1 round on release

Features

• Equipped with a Thril Polymer 30 Round Mag
• Mid-Length Gas System
• Thril Combat Competition 6 position stock 
• Thril Rugged Pistol Grip 
• Thril Trigger guard 
• Optics Ready