Bushmaster: any good?

[Big_Mac]

A great many Bushmaster users (among others) use the Palmer over the Gladiator. The Palmer is a great reg, one of the industries best. You lose nothing using it over the Gladiator..so I have to disagree with you on that one. Much of what you would upgrade is also necessary on the 'Angel' unless you plan on using a non-motorized hopper on the Angel too. So why upgrade a less expensive marker? Because that's our preference, perhaps guided somewhat by the size of the wallet.

 

[dr.strangelove]

But with an angel, all you need is a motorized hopper, no new bolt, valve, reg etc etc. For as much as this guy wants to spend on a Bushmaster he could buy an led angel, which has an amazing ROF, low maintenence and all the other great features of the angel.

 

[Philip]

But the LEDS are heavier, bigger, uglier.

And what he's gonna spend is about $500-550 without air, and thats for a brand new gun, not second hand out of date angel.

People just like to know that they have a nice new/shiny marker

 

[Cube]

Originally posted by Philip
People just like to know that they have a nice new/shiny marker

Or a new Satin finish marker

 

[Philip]

You got one now?

 

[Cube]

Originally posted by Philip
You got one now?

Paid for and coming, still at the anodisers.

waiting with bated breath

 

[Philip]

Great, lemme use it at training on the 10th

 

[Cube]

Originally posted by Philip
Great, lemme use it at training on the 10th

Don't think I'll have it by then

Hoping it'll be ready for the cup though.

Oh and you had no chance!

 

[Philip]

Dammit....i want a damn cocker! But that will be coming true soon with my Ti cocker

 

[Big_Mac]

If you need nothing for your budget Angel, then what are all the aftermarket parts available for Angel's about? Do I need the new bolt or valve for my BKO? Not really. It works fine out of the box. Even the stock barrel isn't half bad (though I wouldn't try shooting small bore paint with it). Half the enjoyment of this is personalizing your marker whether you need it or not. Angel's are prime examples... a fine marker without upgrades.... now try to find someone that has a totally stock one.
I'm pleased with my BKO out of the box. A few choice upgrades, of minimal investment and I would still be under the cost of the budget Angel and I will have a marker personalized by and to me.