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shelton573

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What is everyone's opinion on Bear Creek AR parts, specifically side charging uppers and also barrels? They seem very reasonably priced and look nice. Just curious who has experience with them. Thanks!
 
I had one of there 223 barrels and now a side charger. I killed a few fox with the 223 and it shot around 1"nothing fancy but good enough to kill critters in my yard
 
Originally Posted By: koomanI can only comment on my side charger with bolt that I got when they had the sale last month, I absolutely love it

Thanks for the info! How long have you been running it?
 
Originally Posted By: GLShooterAnd I can only comment on the barrel. I wouldn't insult my tomato patch with it.

Greg

Group pics available on request!!

Not a fan huh? Lol. I am always up for pics. Thanks for the info!
 
Originally Posted By: yotehunter243I had one of there 223 barrels and now a side charger. I killed a few fox with the 223 and it shot around 1"nothing fancy but good enough to kill critters in my yard

Other than the ok accuracy, does the side charge upper function well? That is what I am mainly concerned with. Thanks!
 
Originally Posted By: shelton573Originally Posted By: GLShooterAnd I can only comment on the barrel. I wouldn't insult my tomato patch with it.

Greg

Group pics available on request!!

Not a fan huh? Lol. I am always up for pics. Thanks for the info!


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So far the upper is functioning 100%, I only have a couple hundred rounds through it though but I don't expect any problems, fit and finish is nice, no more gas in the face is priceless
 
Originally Posted By: koomanWow Greg, last time I saw minute of milk jug accuracy like that was with my savage 17 wsm or my mini 14

Off hand at 100 wouldn't be too bad for some guys shooting but that was off a pedestal rest and rear bag with a 24X scope on my best LR lower.

I can truthfully say I finally met a barrel that couldn't out shoot me. .lol

Grrg
 
Originally Posted By: yotehunter243They make stoner barrels?

BCA makes the 22 Nosler Stoners. I don't believe they make all Stoners.

Greg
 
I built 2 uppers using their 24" bull barrel in .223, they shoot just fine. And they were both on sale, which makes it even better.
 
I built my first AR on their side charge upper and the Bear Claw 18" 1-8 twist .223 Wylde barrel. I had no idea what I was doing without the help I got from folks here and what I saw on youtube. It turned out heavy, but it shoots very well with my handloads.

As for the upper functioning, it has been flawless, has fired everything I have run thru it. The only thing I had problems with was the bolt knob working loose. I didn't like the idea of needing an allen wrench to keep it tight or for break down the bolt for cleaning, so I replaced that with a homemade deer antler base knob that I can remove by hand.

I have fired some 2" groups at 400 yards with it. It may not be good enough for GL's tomato patch but it works for me.
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Also, I have to give them props for their Veterans Day give away of 5,000 free barrels to veterans ! I got one but have not built on it yet/
 
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Originally Posted By: GLShooterI'd have been less pissed if I'd gotten 2" groups at 100. How about you? Would you find that acceptable?

Greg

i'd be pissed if with handloads i couldnt get a barrel to shoot under an inch.


that alone would earn it a trip back to the mfg for an exchange. 2" would mean its a [beeep] club.
 


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