There was a detachable carry handle that held the fully adjustable, mil-spec, two-aperture rear sight, and that handle added $90 to the Bushmaster's price. This weapon was very similar to the "Shorty" Carbine we tested in June of this year, but its lighter stock, thinner barrel and short forend got the weight down to 6.1 pounds without sights. By comparison, the "Shorty" Carbine weighed 7.0 pounds without sights.With the carry handle attached, the weight of this Bushmaster rose to 6.7 pounds, which was our test weight.

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