07-06-2017, 04:42 PM
Ditcher Wrote:I think BCA contracts out all there stuff and they assemble them before shipping.
Where did you get that information from? A very clear statement on the barrel page of the BCA website contradicts your assumption:
https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/barrels
[INDENT]"BCA AR-15 Barrels are manufactured from two types of steel.
4150 Gun Quality Steel, Heat Treated to RC 28-32 Hardness, and Stress Relieved.
416 Stainless Steel, Heat Treated to RC 28-32 Hardness, and Stress Relieved.
They are Drilled, Reamed, Rifled, Turned, and if Applicable, fluted on CNC Machines. All of these machines are located at 310 McNeill Road, Sanford, NC. All of the machining of the Barrels is completed by BCA. All our Finished Barrels go through a 100% Inspection Process. Inspections Equipment includes CMMs and Air Gauges for the Bores. BCA has Engineers with over 40 years machining experience. Our Barrels are manufactured under the ISO-9002 Quality Systems."[/INDENT]