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Posted: 10/20/2017 3:25:47 PM EDT
A friend is looking to build a 6.5 and in my Google search for parts I came across Bear Creek Arsenal.  Are they worth the money? Comparable to PSA?
Link Posted: 10/20/2017 4:10:59 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/20/2017 5:36:36 PM EDT
[#2]
My recommendation is if you buy BCA, buy from a vendor with good customer service.   If you encounter a problem you'll want a vendor to take care of the issue quickly.   It's believed that Midway's AR Stoner barrels are now sourced from BCA.   A buyer needs to realize that BCA is targeting the lowest price point in the industry.   If your not interested in top accuracy and satisfied with a rack grade barrel BCA is an affordable option.   Most reviews I've read on BCA 6.5 Grendel barrels and uppers is positive.
Link Posted: 10/20/2017 8:25:39 PM EDT
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They sell like crazy at my shop. Customers are happy with them. Only problems I had were with one nitrided barrel. Accuracy was poor. I only sell the stainless barreled uppers now.
Link Posted: 10/20/2017 11:01:13 PM EDT
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I am assuming Grendel on this, if so, look at this thread for some info.
Link Posted: 10/21/2017 7:20:54 AM EDT
[#5]
Thank you guys. I'll have to check and see what my buddies budget is.
Link Posted: 10/21/2017 8:40:28 AM EDT
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I bought a 24" stainless upper, Pulled the barrel and put it on one of their sidecharging uppers. Thread can be found here

Finish wise, it looked great. Well, as to accuracy, I wasn't impressed. Wolf was giving me 2.4 - 3 MOA. I figured it just didn't like the cheap stuff.
Went out about a week later and went through a box of factory 123 Amax with pretty much the same results.

To BCA's credit, I called to speak with someone about it, The nice fellow told me that my results were unacceptable and immediately issued me an RMA label.
I'm swapping the barrel out for a 20" 5-R. So I'm withholding judgment until I can test that one out.

What I can say at this point is that their customer service is great
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