08-29-2017, 12:07 AM
Looking to build my first 6.5 Grendel AR and came across this complete upper from Bear Creek Arsenal (https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/upper-a...ss-15-mlok).
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I've searched the forum and have read mixed reviews on their barrels (as there are mixed reviews on just about every barrel available). But I haven't read anything concrete as to why anyone doesn't like BCA (I've read terrific comments on their customer service). I see it as the Ford vs Chevy argument; where more emotion then fact comes into play why someone prefers one and not the other.
This BCA upper is $334 ($225+ less than anything comparable I can find on-line - GrendelHunter, Radical Firearms, AA, etc.). As I am familiar with "you get what you pay for" mantra, my question is....how can this heavy barrel, complete upper cost significantly less than comparable uppers? What am I missing about BCA (other then their typo in the description) vs Grendel Hunter or Radical Firearms uppers that makes me a little hesitant to go with BCA (due to pricing)?
FWIW, My build will serve as 'fun time at the range'. Weight isn't an issue as it will be benched.
I've searched the forum and have read mixed reviews on their barrels (as there are mixed reviews on just about every barrel available). But I haven't read anything concrete as to why anyone doesn't like BCA (I've read terrific comments on their customer service). I see it as the Ford vs Chevy argument; where more emotion then fact comes into play why someone prefers one and not the other.
This BCA upper is $334 ($225+ less than anything comparable I can find on-line - GrendelHunter, Radical Firearms, AA, etc.). As I am familiar with "you get what you pay for" mantra, my question is....how can this heavy barrel, complete upper cost significantly less than comparable uppers? What am I missing about BCA (other then their typo in the description) vs Grendel Hunter or Radical Firearms uppers that makes me a little hesitant to go with BCA (due to pricing)?
FWIW, My build will serve as 'fun time at the range'. Weight isn't an issue as it will be benched.