Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 (edited) Anyone here familiar with this outfit? Bear Creek Arsenal Sassparilla Kid "built" an AR- type rifle a few year ago in 6.5 Grendel. On a whim I did a quick Google search last night just to see what an upper in that caliber would cost - and this came up. At $253.08, it seems mighty inexpensive to me ~ honestly or suspiciously so? https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/6-5-grendel-20-parkerized-1-8-twist-rifle-15-handguard-sch2-nrail-spiral-flash-upper.html#reviews Edited August 3 by Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 Search shows they are a legit outfit. However reviews complain about poor customer service and they appear to have very poor quality control. https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/bear-creek-arsonal-review-not-good.3285573/ https://www.thearmorylife.com/forum/threads/bear-creek-arsenal.5628/ https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Bear-Creek-arsenal-uppers-any-good-/5-2536927/ I'd stick with Palmetto State Armory. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 some years back before I left the place I was working , I ordered in several BCA complete uppers for both AR 10 and AR15 for folks seemed to shoot good enough , matter of fact , now I think on it , there were some BCA rifles in the shop do not recall , having to fix any of them CB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 (edited) BCA is a legitimate operation. They provide an affordable product which sometimes means something gets past quality control that shouldn't have. I've talked to owners that had said problems, customer service took care of them but not as expediently as some prefer. Everything I've bought from BCA has worked. Edited August 3 by sassnetguy50 The AR market seems to be softening and the prices reflect that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 I have bought their barrels and have not regretted it. I bought one barrel with a .223 Wylie chamber and a 1:8 twist that shot under 1 MOA with Independent and Federal 5.56 - 55 grain mil-spec ammo. Like an idiot I sold that gun. Still kicking myself over that. If I were putting an AR together I would definitely consider that upper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 I have been very pleased in my dealings with this outfit. https://www.primaryarms.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp SASS#1628L Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 (edited) I have 3 of their uppers, a 10.5 inch in 5.56, a 20 inch heavy fluted in 5.56 and a 16 inch in 7.62x39. All shoot great with no qc issues. They're all side chargers, but they do offer some with the conventional rear charging handle. Hard to beat for the price. Edited August 4 by Wyatt Earp SASS#1628L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin Mad Murdock SASS #4037 Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Friends don't let friends buy Bear Creek, if you got something good, buy some lotto tickets, you got lucky. Like previously mentioned, Primary Arms and Palmetto State Armory are the go-to for quality budget builds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossy Horn Gent Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 They are legit. Average quality. Might look at Ballistic Advantage for a reasonably priced accurate barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Just kicking the tires here... Q: what would be the recommended for an AR-type in 223 caliber. Focus entirely on reliability and durability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 5 hours ago, bgavin said: Just kicking the tires here... Q: what would be the recommended for an AR-type in 223 caliber. Focus entirely on reliability and durability. An upper in 5.56 for an every day plinker. If precision is your goal then an upper in .223 Wylde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 5 hours ago, bgavin said: Just kicking the tires here... Q: what would be the recommended for an AR-type in 223 caliber. Focus entirely on reliability and durability. On a budget, go with Palmetto State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 (edited) Only interested in reliable and durable. Somebody local mentioned Daniel Defense. I assume the 5.56 can also shoot standard 223, which is how I am stocked. Edited August 7 by bgavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Yes, 5.56 chamber will fire 5.56 and 223. 223 Wylde chamber will also fire both. A good article about the rounds. https://ultimatereloader.com/2018/08/05/223-vs-5-56-facts-and-myths/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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