Windham AR-15

[xaeniac]

An acquantaince has a Windham AR-15 before Bushmaster bought them out. What can you tell me about this gun? What should I look for and what would you value this gun @ if it is in excellent condition with ~500 rounds through it? Also would you choose an AR-10 or an AR-15? Which is cheaper to shoot and bullets more readily available?

 

[Jack]

Around $800. It is a lower end AR, but would serve you just fine if you wanted to use it as a range gun. An AR-15 is(IMO) the better choice, cheaper, ammo is cheaper, easier to shoot, lighter, etc

 

[dsonyay]

I have a Windham HBR model (5.56/.223). I love it. Has been a reliable shooter for about 500 rounds so far.
Mine is very accurate at 100 yds. I haven't shot longer yet.
They are very well made rifles. 100% USA made. You tube has a lot of user reviews on it. I've owned a Colt before and I feel the Windham is easily as good a rifle. The finish is outstanding.

Windham Weaponry is actually a bunch of the original Bushmaster employees (and original owner) who reformed after being bought out by Freedom Arms and moved to NY. After a two year period those former employees reopened their old Bushmaster factory in Windham Maine. I guess in a way Windham Weaponry is the original Bushmaster team. Bushmaster is now located on NY state.

Also- the rifle is waranted for life .. And warranty transfers to new owners.

A used Windham in excellent shape is hard to price... Which model is it? They sell quite a few different models now.

I prefer the "AR15" version over the "AR10" version. Ammo is much cheaper with the AR15 style. The AR10 type (.308) will be Much more expensive to buy - and shoot.

I think my HBR model ran 900 at Academy (during the last stages of the panic buying spree). I'm thinking I'd get about 650-700 for it? I'm not an expert at pricing used stuff.

 

[xaeniac]

Thanks to all that posted. You did help me. Much appreciated.

 

[Robbie]

Kramer?
Love the pic bro!

I have a Windham HBR model (5.56/.223). I love it. Has been a reliable shooter for about 500 rounds so far.
Mine is very accurate at 100 yds. I haven't shot longer yet.
They are very well made rifles. 100% USA made. You tube has a lot of user reviews on it. I've owned a Colt before and I feel the Windham is easily as good a rifle. The finish is outstanding.

Windham Weaponry is actually a bunch of the original Bushmaster employees (and original owner) who reformed after being bought out by Freedom Arms and moved to NY. After a two year period those former employees reopened their old Bushmaster factory in Windham Maine. I guess in a way Windham Weaponry is the original Bushmaster team. Bushmaster is now located on NY state.

Also- the rifle is waranted for life .. And warranty transfers to new owners.

A used Windham in excellent shape is hard to price... Which model is it? They sell quite a few different models now.

I prefer the "AR15" version over the "AR10" version. Ammo is much cheaper with the AR15 style. The AR10 type (.308) will be Much more expensive to buy - and shoot.

I think my HBR model ran 900 at Academy (during the last stages of the panic buying spree). I'm thinking I'd get about 650-700 for it? I'm not an expert at pricing used stuff.

 

[dixiejarhead]

Prior to the craziness of the previous two years, wal mart was selling them for $579 plus tax.