Bushmaster XM-15

The Bushmaster XM-15 series (or XM15) is a line of AR-15 style semi-automatic rifles and carbines manufactured by Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC. Variants include the Bushmaster M4-type Carbine, Patrolman series, QRC series, Bushmaster XM15-E2S, and the Carbon 15 line.

Bushmaster XM-15
Bushmaster XM15
TypeSemi-automatic rifle/carbine/
AR-15 style rifle
Place of originUnited States
Service history
WarsWar in Iraq (2013-2017)
Production history
ManufacturerBushmaster Firearms International, LLC
Specifications
Mass8.27 lb (3.75 kg) (20" barrel, without magazine)
Length38.25 in (97.2 cm) (20" barrel)
Barrel length20 in (51 cm) (rifle), 16 in (41 cm) (carbine)

Caliber.223 Remington / 5.56×45mm NATO
ActionGas operated, direct impingement
Rate of fireSemi-auto
Muzzle velocity3,260 feet per second (990 m/s) (rifle), 3,100 feet per second (940 m/s) (carbine)
Effective firing range600 yards (550 m)
Maximum firing range3,865 yards (3,534 m)
Feed systemSTANAG magazine, 30 rounds
SightsA2-style front post
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