The Bushmaster QRC (Quick Response Carbine) is a budget AR-15 marketed toward new buyers with a 16-inch barrel and minimal furniture. Bushmaster under Freedom Group ownership shifted to lower-cost production, and the QRC represented the entry tier of their post-acquisition lineup. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Direct Impingement Caliber: 5.56x45mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 2012, USA Weight: 6.4 oz Overall length: 32" Status: Active Intended use: Home Defense, Range