Bear Creek Arsenal Bear Essential Rifle 7.62x39mm 4K

Tabletop Review and Field Strip of the Bear Creek Arsenal Bear Essential Rifle in 7.62x39mm
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Article: www.ammoland.com/2019/06/bear-creek-arsenal-bear-essential-rifle-in-7-62x39mm-video-review/#axzz5qUn5Zh4j

can these handle an echo trigger?

[@peterbernier5097]

I've had my BCA upper since Christmas 2018, I have the CPD mags. I've had no issues shooting wolf and Tulammo only. 122-154. FMJ, HP, SP. Love it! At 100yds getting maybe sub 2moa but I'm still playing with ammo and don't boast to be the best shot

[@williamriley2528]

Wolf 7.62x39 Steel Case ammo IS Tulamo... Read the primer end of the Wolf ammo casing...

[@peterbernier5097]

@@williamriley2528 but not really... Just research it a tad more... Happy shooting

[@SuspiciousGanymede]

I bought a full rifle and put about 2000rds through it all steel case before the extractor spring and insert wore out just an FYI to replace them with a BCM kit. I have since changed ALL the internals out to nickel boron because of the carbon fouling, especially the bolt. I put another 600 rounds through it since i swapped everything out and it runs like a champ on steel case with an XP hammer spring and extended firing pin getting sub moa at 100yds tulammo HP using a holosun 515cu paired with their hm3x magnifier.

[@HardHeadMilitary]

In a hunting scenario for a sporting rifle. Does this make sense?

[@SuspiciousGanymede]

@@sattleyourseahorse4065 I've put a few thousand rounds more through the rifle and found that you don't need the xp hammer spring if you specifically have a black rifle arms xp firing pin, only a fresh milspec spring is needed.

[@brucefrohn9834]

I've had a BCA 7.62x39 upper for 2 years, running on a PSA lower. I've had no issues with this set up. However, I did have issues with the metal mags (C Products), but a little filing on the front mag lip & they work fine. You can load a few rounds in the mag & push them out by hand. If the shell hangs up on the mag front, you need to file out this area.

[@danny12904]

What buffer weight on 7.62 upper

[@ChrisSanchez-ud9oo]

What lower u use

[@spider1g5]

This is the first video I've found for an ar-47 that just requires special magazines with the milspec ar-15 lower. All the other videos/build sites are saying "buy ar-47 lower for your build". Let me say- this is awesome!

[@williamriley2528]

Isn't it actually more technically an AR-SKS...???

[@lordofwar9638]

@@williamriley2528 It’s technically an AR15 chambered in 7.62x39 😂

[@shadehoward2681]

I have the 7.62x39 upper from BCA with the standard hand guard, you won't even notice the extra kick and I didn't have any miss fires during my first trip to the range with it yesterday. The only thing bad about just getting this upper together was Wal-Mart discontinuing the sale of the ammo I got one box before they stopped selling 7.63x39. This upper shoots better than the 5.56/.223, C products defense is the way to go with magazines.

[@mikebrown9997]

I have one of the Bca 762×39 and had to put a enhanced firing pin plus a stronger trigger spring in order for the gun to shoot the harder Russian ammo. Since I did that it shoots fine.

[@karlhildebrand7232]

I was looking for a 7.62x39 upper for my Smith and Wesson Sport 2 and found the Bear Creek Arsenal at such a good price at the gun show that I bought an Anderson Lower (they didn’t have Bear Creek Lowers) to go along with it. For around $400 total, I have a really nice rifle. Found out about the 223 magazines not holding the 7.62x39 without nose diving so ordered some Ammo Storeage Components AR30 magazines for it. Haven’t gotten to shoot it yet, but have a lot of ammo, so will be putting it through the test. The Bear Creek Arsenal upper is quality all the way, nice heavy barrel, floating forearm and nice scope, flip up sight mounting platform. Looking forward to a lot of fun and hunting with this round. I have been successful before with 7.62 hollow points on deer, one shot in the heart of neck , in front of the shoulder, brought them down in their tracks, whereas I had some bad experiences with .223 over the years. Loved the video, thanks for all you do.

[@coppertopv365]

Lucky 🤝🏻 congratulations.. I hope to find a deal before long

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

Great explanation of the curved mags, I never thought much about the curve, just that I always thought it looked ugly

[@texasbradley]

ASC mags will last a year with normal use before they start failing and you get feed issues. I'm now trying out the dura-mags.

[@loquat44-40]

Thanks for the tip on getting the firing pin cotter pin back in.

[@2Aknight762]

I found the 10 and 20 round mags most reliable. S&B brass case ammo is excellent yielding 2500 fps and 1.25 MOA from my plastic folding table. Upper from Model 1 Sales with ER Shaw barrel.

[@aPoorsPerspective]

Got one from sportsman's guide made by CBC. I love it love it love it, I had an enhanced firing pin in it so I could run steel but then I found out that the enhanced firing pin was doing too good and almost piercing the primers so I put the old one back in and it runs fine. And if you go to buy magazines the only ones you should ever buy are the c products Duramags

[@scallensr]

I just purchased the complete BCA 7.62 x 39 rifles this month. So far the rifle has ran flawlessly. I use the CPD magazines and have had no issues. I changed out the firing pin for a Black Rifle Arms enhanced firing pin. The only issues that I have had is that when took the bolt apart, the inside of the bolt was very rusty. Cleaned the rust and did not see any pitting. I plan to purchase a new bolt after seeing all the rust. After clean the weapon and getting it all lubed up, I took the rifle to the range to get it sighted in. Using Golden Tiger 124g Ammo, the weapon produced .50 MOA at 50 yards. It produced a little over 1 MOA at 100 yards. I tested Monarch, TulAmmo, and Red Army Standard at 100 yards and could not get any better than 2.5 MOA and over 3 MOA with the TulAmmo. I am still testing ammo with this rifle but the Golden Tiger ammo has proven to be the best steel ammo so for for the rifle I have. I will be testing some brass a moon the next range outing. Will try some PPU, S&B, FIOCCHI AND FEDERAL AMERICAN EAGLE to see what it does. So far after shooting the first 150 rounds, I have not had any FTF, FTE or Light Primer Strikes. So far it has lived up to the $340 budget price.

[@2fastlm]

My BCA 7.62 upper is amazing!!! Cycles like a champ and shoots moa with everything I've fed it so far.

[@williamstorms3262]

jesse peebles I’m assuming you mean 1 moa? That’s a pretty strong statement

[@GBGuns]

1moa is not unreasonable for 7.62x39 from a non AK. We've tested a few that shot about that.

[@williamstorms3262]

Graham Baates Reasonable with the right ammo,,,Okay? Just ordered the upper today and all I have is Russian surplus I’m just managing my expectations Commenter claims EVERYTHING I feed it My target .308 bolt gun won’t shoot one inch groups @ 100 with just ANY ammunition Like I said That’s a strong statement Good video!

[@GBGuns]

Yes with the right ammunition. That surplus stuff might do well, I haven't seen 7.62x39 surplus in years!

[@2fastlm]

When I was accuracy testing the ammo used was Golden Bear, Monarch, American Eagle and Wolf. Monarch was the best for accuracy, 1" or less groups. The rest of the ammo was around the 1" mark. Since then I tested Tula, Fiocchi and Geco, those brands were not impressive at all. I wish I could find some more Monarch ammo, cheap and accurate!

[@bluesbondsman]

I recently got the Gen 2 BCA side charger in 7.62x39 , it has become my favorite AR platform to shoot. In fact I liked it so much that I also got one in 5.56 a few weeks later. By the time I got mine they had changed out the BCG and included the enhanced firing pins. I am now a side charger convert. LOL P.S. Mine is the 16" Heavy barrel on the 7.62 and 16" M4 profile on the 5.56

[@oldmustang-1969]

I got a gen 2 upper from them for 300 no tax or shipping in 556 . Great deal when others charge 150 for a BCG & that much for a barrel & these are complete . I like the side charger and the fact shooting in 762x39 is cheaper and legal to hunt with in my state . I read the newest ones come with a enhanced firing pin for the hard primers

[@wwaytobe]

I love my AR47's and the ASC and C products mags are the way to go. I have a BCA 7.62x39 upper on the way, looking forward to see if it runs like my other brands. Thanks for the review.

[@jagrgreen8123]

Hey man I’m thinking about one what brand has worked the best for you?

[@seansmith5704]

All I could find are ASC mags

[@nathanielselvidge4157]

How has it held up man. Debating on getting a side charger for myself

[@turkeytrailhoneybeefarmgeo6292]

Love the Megadeth bass intro.

[@MrBoo1963]

I order one of their uppers a few weeks ago, and let me tell you, I am not sorry I did. Awesome upper, and now to find an ammo with good primers that don't misfire.

[@l337l0gan]

If you are still having trouble with light primer strikes try using an enhanced firing pin. If you are mechanically inclined you can file the shoulder of the firing pin yourself to elongate it. But for most users I would recommend just spending the $10 and waiting on the part to show up. Cheers

[@mikeyis009]

A Wolf heavy trigger spring helps also. Like 8 bux

[@wymonwatson1309]

If you zero at 150, you will only be 1.3 inches high at 100, and only 3.3 inches low at 200, and still carrying around 900 ft lbs of energy, over 1000 if using 154gr, this is an excellent cartridge to 200 yards and easily accurate enough to use at that distance, people discount the effective range of the x39 all the time, yet they praise the long distance capability of a 77gr .223 I've never understood that, the 77gr bullet drops like a rock compared to lighter faster bullets until you get out to very extreme ranges, yet they act like the x39 is useless due to bullet drop beyond a few yards.

[@AncientMorbidity1991]

Why are you trying to cope so hard? The fact that you are really spreading the most stupid information I have ever seen just to validate your choice tells me that you have an unusually smooth brain. 77gr bullets do not drop like rocks, what you are describing the performance of 7.62x39. 77gr bullets are pretty popular in SBR’s and it still does better at distance than 7.62x39 so maybe you don’t understand this concept because you refuse to use the internet to actually do some research.

[@brandtrosenstock]

You can buy the uni mag from Rossi defense they only hold 25 rounds 762x39 but then it's also like a six caliber magazine

[@almaadams3631]

They are going out of business. I saw a couple videos on Uni- mags. 100% reliability is what people want. Unfortunately Uni can't deliver this. Cproducts,Cproducts,Cproducts, (Duramags is the name on the package nowadays). Gen3 has all the improvements that make these mags run 100%.

[@davidcoleman6211]

I have 2 of them. 16 inch and a 10.5. They are my go to for hog hunting. They have quickly become my plinking guns because the cost of ammo. The only time I had a problem was with red army ammunition. You could see that the primers were inconsistent and that caused light strikes. With all other ammo haven't had a problem.

[@MrShtbrick]

Another problem that seems to be pretty common with 7.62x39 chambered AR15s is that Milspec trigger and hammer springs don't offer enough power to ignite hard primers found on surplus ammo.

[@Lure-Benson]

It's not the spring or hammer the problem is steel case ammo have the primers seated 25 thousand deeper in the case. So, take at least 25 thousand off the tail of the bolt to let the firing pin drive deeper giving full energy strike on the primer

[@ratagris21]

You use an enhanced firing pin and XP hammer spring to make it work successfully. The orimers are actually harder. Even BCA say this in a video.

[@MannyScoot]

I got a Diamondback DB15 7.62x39 7" Pst.BLK W/6" AlumRail,Maxim CQB Stabilizer,28 rnd Mag. and topped with a Sig Sauer Romeo MSR Red Dot Sight ..... and yes she is sexy and shoots like Hellboy !

[@benjaminsmith992]

I personally got 3k from my father and he asked me to find the most badass AR style gun to get. So I bought a Maxim Defense pdx chambered in 7.62x39. Its a AR-Pistol with a 20 round magazine. After I bought that I went to my local gun store and bought a very nice red dot on black Friday sales. I spent around 350 for that. the pistol around 2.4k, I also bought a nice angled grip and a super bright led laser and flashlight combo for around 250. So I had to spend a couple dollars more but it was very good setup and my father loved it. Just bought around 20 magazine 5 20 round mags and 10 28 round mags. and 5 60 round magazines, for fun

[@GBGuns]

How'd he like the PDX? The approached us about a review but never sent the gun.

[@almaadams3631]

Please let us know how the 60rnd mags work in 762×39! You should have bought one and tested it before investing all that money. Of coarse you could buy a cheaper 5.56 upper for your Maxim and get your money's worth out of those 60 rounders.

[@benjaminsmith992]

@@almaadams3631 They work really well it has absolutely no recoil due to the heavy weight of the magazine fully loaded and the gun being a small pistol sized Ar-15, but over all Never had anything that fun

[@almaadams3631]

@@benjaminsmith992 Cool ! I have several 762×39 ARs and a vz58 and a CZ bren 2. All take stanag mags( the CZ rifles have conversion inserts).How many rounds of 762×39 fit into a 60rnd 5.56 mag? What brand are these mags? Maybe I could order them from the store you bought them from. Yes I know more than most about 762×39 ARs. I also know how hot the Maxim gets after just a few rounds(40 or so). Do me another favor and read me what it says on the bottom of the magazine that came with the rifle. Yes, the bottom base plate that holds your spring and follower in the mag body itself. Thanks dude, you are super cool.

[@curtspray]

I found that the DuraMags SS, worked, they come in 5, 20, 28, and, 30 . I tried ASC had probelms with fell to feeds on the 30 rounders . and sent them all back for a credits, and found that the new improved, Duramags SS worked. also put Hiperfire HiperTouch Elite triggers which hit harder on the primers,, and allows light trigger pulls down to 2 1/2 to 3lbs . These were BearCreekAresenal 7.62x39 uppers, with the new improved firing pins. all bought 3 months ago.

[@rickytikkitavi2484]

Just a note... Bear Creek will not honor the GBGuns discount anymore- if they ever did. Prices have been continuously raised about every month. Not really low priced anymore. Too bad.

[@johnup9252]

bear creek upper are not cheap any more and for the money there asking i can buy a better one cheaper

[@louisdufour4106]

I'm going with the Bear Creek side charging 7.62 upper for my pistol, and my trusted SHTF tool I have my fold AR .300. I like Bear Creek for their innovation and availability. I look forward to more Bear Creek products

[@Lure-Benson]

I've had an AR in 7.62x39 for at least 10 years I did in all AR Stone barrel and upper parts are AR Stoner. I use this upper on Olympic arms - DPMS - Colt lowers. Zero problems in over 10 years. I use C - Production mags. Recoil is a little less than a 30-30 win. All ammo I load myself and I don't buy and shoot Russian ammo. Bass in 7.62x39 I am using is Winchester & PPU bought from Graf & Sons. For me AR Stone has become 100% reliable parts to build AR's

[@ChrisHirner]

the recoil from 7.62 x39 on the ar platform is satisfying. 223 has a nice pop but 762 is a little harder to mag dump on target.

[@joehayward2631]

I have the bear creek in 7.62x39. Its awesome I love it. Shoots GREAT I have never have had any problems with feeding extraction or firing.

[@mikebrown9997]

I bought BCA 7.62x39 ar a few years ago and i had to put an enhanced firing pin and stronger trigger/hammer spring into it to fire the Russian ammo. The primer was to hard for the original firing pin and trigger/hammer spring to fire. I had a lot of dented berdan primers before i changed out those items. Since i did that no failure to fire.

[@adamlong54]

Been saying im getting one well its finally time gonna buy one bca thanks for great products at great prices.

[@greenstreet5287]

Bca is tremendous! Along with the bear minimum... both tremendous!

[@nimbly1693]

I think I'd go with the PSA version. Using AK mags in an AR is cool.

[@justaregularguy3827]

but not good for serious duty use should it break and shtf is happening

[@nimbly1693]

@@justaregularguy3827 I don't know, I'd imagine as long as you had some replacement parts it'd be fine. Post apocalypse you'd probably be better served with a 5.56 anyway.

[@track-sv2us]

think that round is better then the 556 and the 300 bo. and that round is good out to 400 to 500 yards out of a 16 inch barrel

[@mikemckenzie3634]

Thank you for the detailed video. I've been on the fence whether or not to go that route.

[@ericlaird7508]

Graham,you have once again showed me something I really like and want.......needless to say I scored one...watching your channel which I dig and another called the hide and was really impressed,and besides I allways wanted one...KEEP ON ROCKING IT!....Graham Bates......

[@briantrent1155]

I had all the major hiccups when I first got my Givati 7.62x39 ar. Main problem was I had thousands of Russian cheap ammo and I learned quickly my rifle didnt like them at all. I got the enhanced forking pin and spring and took care of my light primer strikes but still had feed issues with my asc mags. I took them apart and dremelled out the ridges and that took care of my feeding issues. Now that I’ve had it a while it shoots great without any problems. Oh and I also polished my feeding ramps. And when I used up all of my Russian ammo, replaced it with good brass rounds.

[@mikebrown9997]

What brass rounds do you use in your BCA? I have only used Wolf and Silver Bear. I like the Silver Bear a lot better in the soft point. I would like to find a brass round that does not break the bank.

[@allanhall2062]

You should visit the AK Operator's Union if you think you can't shoot past 200 yards with 7.62x39.

[@GBGuns]

Of course the round shoots that far, hell. 22 Short will make it that far. I'm talking about maintaining accuracy and not simply hitting a sheet of steel.

[@eltonjcasarez2744]

Rob ski .🙂

[@wymonw3550]

There is also the issue of remaining energy beyond 200 yards when trying to get a sp to expand and yield good terminal performance

[@almaadams3631]

@@GBGuns Rob Ski is shooting Barnaul(new manufacturer). The standard deviation is like 9fps. I bought 2 cases just in time(sold out). Seems like Barnaul upped their game some how. This ammo shoots 1.5 moa in my short rifle/pistols as well(12"vz58, 11"bren2,and 16"PWS ar upper) It's no exaggeration.

[@GBGuns]

@@almaadams3631 yes, we've run Barnaul for years, done a video on how their quality beats most of the steel ammo stereotypes

[@cyrusmashak8818]

So the strenthened extractor doesn’t break but the pin that holds it does so maybe a upgraded pins. I have a gen2 side charging upper in 7.62x39 from BCA. Magazine from duramag are good. The barrel I have isn’t BCA but Steel cases get stuck in chamber around 200 rounds in because steel don’t expand like brass and seal the chamber, so the carbon buildup will cement them in there pretty good. If that could be addressed with a solution then the AR 47 would be amazing!!

[@billybobbillybob7598]

I have the BCA upper with the PSA lower and I love this setup. I run C-Product mags and installed an enhanced firing pin after I had a few light primer strikes. I also installed the Strike Industries King Comp which really helped the recoil. I have only run Wolf Poly through it. Do you fell that the lacquer coated ammo works better than Poly? Great video!!

[@vulgarhyena9616]

300 rounds through my BCA side charging upper in 7.62x39, and not one jam or misfeed. Highly recommend BCA. I also have a 223 wylde upper by them that I only have a 80 rounds through, but working great so far!

[@shitcreekwarrior8794]

How has the side charging 7.62 upper held up so far?

[@vulgarhyena9616]

@@shitcreekwarrior8794 I’m at over 1k rounds and it hasn’t skipped a beat. Highly recommend. I’m using c products duramags, also recommended

[@ThomasBarron-eo9hg]

I have a Radical Arms 7.62 x 39, my first day out at the range and it was a no fire! Seems that maybe the QC at Radical Arms were using Brass rounds for my rifle? After a bit of research I replaced the firing pin and the trigger spring and the thing eats all that I give it! I love the more potent round but I am into it about 300 - 400 rounds so I did more research on bolts and extractors. I bought a Young Manufacturing bolt and 2 BRA extractors just in case. I bought 5 30 round mags from ASC for $100 and have ZERO problems with feeding. I have been using Red Army Standard and Tula only rounds thus far and got maybe a 2 MOA at 100 yds. Not the best but I'm only a recreational shooter. Range day again Tomorrow, perhaps I will surpass the 1000 round expected break barrier. But if it does, I am ready. Have fun with the BCA rifle, the round is so much more fun than a 5.56 or .223 and still a Sh*% load cheaper!! Good Luck and thank you for the video!

[@mustafaalgharibawi9556]

نحن في العراق نعشق الأسلحة وخصوصا التي تحمل ذخيرة من هذا النوع وتكون مشابهة للاسلحة الأمريكية نتمنى أن يتم فتح متاجر في كل مدن العراق وتكون مرخصة من قبل الحكومة العراقية نطلب المزيد من الڨيديوهات التي تشرح لنا عن كيفية استخدام الأسلحة

[@jamiewehner3158]

Ross defense uni mags hold 25 rounds of 762.39 and work the best for the AR platform best thing is the mag looks just like an AR-15 magazine they use a special follower that curves on the inside as you load the magazine.

[@sharoncoleman4742]

My at 47 works great I had one lug break on bolt face and bca did not cover it so I had to buy a new one but I love bca been using them for years

[@brianfloyd5925]

BCA is a great company manufacturing great products for the shooter who is tired if paying exorbitant prices for mediocre products at best ! BCA ROCKS !

[@howardanderton4525]

In the end you still have to round the front of the magazine...at least with the 7.62..if you don't..the case will drag on the front of the mag...amazing that the magazine companies haven't figured this out yet. But they want to do the same thing for the 7.62 as they do for the 5.56..even though they don't work the same..just saying...if you got a 7.62..get a dremel and round down the front of the magazine. Otherwise it's probably not gonna run as you want it to

[@randyadams03]

Late, got BCA upper and PSA lowers Ar15 and PSAK-47 GF3 both manufacturers just worked inexpensive 2 years ago. Not now. Costs of all too much. Thanks GB

[@nadien1958]

i have a BCA upper in 458 Socom, great shooter

[@reefe5657]

Love mine.

[@405musclecars5]

Stoner AR makes mages for this gun as well

[@Jerry-Parker]

Thanks for sharing ! Excellent video ! 5⭐

[@GBGuns]

Thank you!

[@charlesvarnum9962]

Something to think about....steel casing does not expand allowing gas to escape. Brass casing expands sealing the gas.

[@GBGuns]

The steel expands too. Ever try to chamber a spent steel case?

[@jamesjohnston2341]

I love my BCA 7.62x39 upper

[@track-sv2us]

the downside is the ar magazines that is being made if they made the magazine like the ak with an ar top like the Frankenstein mags from years ago it would be perfect

[@andydude539]

I have a BC 7.62x39 16 inch upper and it is accurate as hell and not a problem using hornady black or russian ammo good deer gun also so Impressed by Bca

[@andregauthier3817]

Bca

[@hnguye22]

Nice video. Only gripe. ASC mags, they are junk. Misfeed, Rounds are jammed at the mag's lip, tight fit in the mag well. I found C-product is better stuff.

[@GBGuns]

I agree C products are better.

[@hnguye22]

@@GBGuns Thank you for reply. BTW, do you have light strike on the round? If so, you need enhanced firing pin from Redx Arms. Get extra power hammer spring from Wolff. I want pass info to you. It's took me two years figure this out.

[@JoseGonzalez-ls8wr]

Loved mine. It was great.

[@dlbracer56]

BCA 7.62x39 Side charger on CMMG lower. Needed enhanced firing pin and heavy hammer spring from Black Rifle Arms to eat any round and cycle properly. 20 round C mag run flawlessly.

[@petermonck5448]

Informative video. Thanks.

[@oliverm376]

Got my BCA upper to run great on cheap russian steel with a wolff enhanced hammer spring and a black rifle Arms enhanced firing pin. Total of $15 and very simple to install if you've assembled an AR lower before.

[@whitedime]

What is the weight of the buffer and spring ?

[@dam00k]

I only run brass 7.62 short, steel is too brutal on the shaved down 5.56 extractor. You’ll find that out soon enough though so nm. Also, running brass after steel without cleaning, well, you’ll figure that out too.

[@GBGuns]

The savings in ammo price was more than enough to have a spare extractor on hand.

[@robertspuller6121]

Yeah bca does a pretty nice handguard

[@johnparrish9215]

I really wish the Olympia uppers were cheaper. Big Bolts that can handle WSSM Cases easily, but they will never be cheaper since they have no competition.

[@kameroncooper5309]

I'm going to say one word UNIMAG!! By Ross defense I think is the company's name I kept buying those ugly curved mags and they all are not a hundred percent reliable I bought that unit magwitch holds 25 rounds of 7.62 x39 and my AR runs flawlessly. I can now depend on this thing with my life

[@coppertopv365]

Prices have gone up or I may consider buying an Upper

[@GBGuns]

Prices for pretty much all things firearm-related have gone up since 2020.

[@TrangHoang-uo3ig]

What buffer weight

[@patmasters3184]

Awesome

[@DeerUNIT42]

Can I literally just get a 7.62x39 upper and pop it onto my ATI Milsport lower?

[@GBGuns]

Yes. You'll need a different bolt, magazine, and possibly to move to a heavier buffer.

[@mikeyis009]

Yes. With the 7.62x39 AR15 size mags.

[@tonem427]

You sound very similar to the guy in TFL truck.

[@eidtnaci]

What buffer is recommended for a 7.5 inch in this caliber?

[@peteduncan921]

I'm wondering if anyone has had issues with steel case ammo causing damage to the rifle. I've been considering getting a Bear Creek upper in 7.62x39, but their web pages for these uppers include a disclaimer (a warning) that using steel case ammo may damage the rifle! I know that some folks have experienced some reliability issues with AR rifles chambered for this round, but I'm not aware of any rifles actually being damaged by the use of steel case ammo. I see a lot of good reviews of Bear Creek uppers, but I don't know why anyone would buy one of these if they can't run the lower-cost steel case ammo.

[@187Tim.G]

It’s changed recently . I just order my upper and it came with a enhanced firing pin

[@187Tim.G]

I’ve been using wolf ammo

[@michaelw.urbansr.8617]

As u said the issues were with how to best feed the AR Platform chambered in the 7.62x39.But if your in a restrictive or oppressive state such as myself then you dont have to worry since we are only permitted 10rds to start with.This isnt much issue with the rounds in such a SHORT mag.My biggest problem is finding a rifle maid by BCA or others with a 10rd capacity as a standard.Most of the time i cant get the rifle due to the inability of the dealer being able to switch out the mags to make it a 10rd rifle.So i cant buy it or have to get it without a mag altogether!!! So it is quite frustrating to be honest.But back to your point not an issue if only allowed 10rds in any gun save a tube fed .22LR

[@cleatussfmo7437]

Buy the rifle with a 30 round steel mag, take the mag apart and tac a stop plate inside to restrict it to 10 rounds...compliant and you dont look like a goof with a stubby mag.

[@anthonyrichard461]

Having problems with light primer strikes and seems like the the extractor is distorted. Getting a lot of jams,/rounds stuck in chamber

[@GBGuns]

I've been told a stronger hammer spring or specialized 7.62x39 firing pin helps the first issue. The second is natural on thin-walled bolt faces like 7.62x39. The good news is extractors are cheap and easy to replace

[@randyboteilho9125]

I own one!

[@bbombose]

What’s the round count and reliability now?

[@michaelw.urbansr.8617]

Im running all my upper variants on Mil-spec lowers.Working on any uppers that will fit on a mil-spec with all having their own dedicated lowers.Lets sat i want an AR15 in every caliber that make one in! lol although pistol calibers are also prohibited in my state so.....:>/

[@martyn.9566]

I purchased a Bear Creek 7.62x39 complete upper assembly and wanted to replace the dust cover to one that has 7.62 X39 on it. I removed the washer to discover that there was not a hole to feed the rod through. So at that point I sent a letter to Bear Creek asking what I need to do to replace the dust cover. That was yesterday, no reply. Do you think that I need to remove the barrel? Thanx, Marty

[@GBGuns]

You don't have to remove the barrel, just the handguard.

[@martyn.9566]

@@GBGuns I removed the hand gaurd and the pin will not slide out to be able to change the dust cover.

[@martyn.9566]

@@GBGuns it won't slide out past the barrel nut.

[@atozproductions9660]

Did you make a video of shooting this rifle??

[@randyboteilho9125]

Need more mags !

[@randyboteilho9125]

ASAP ! Hard to get here in The State of Hawaii! ,7.62 X 39….

[@wenull3]

Just order a BCA 7.62x39 Rifle upper to try and fit to a Palmetto KS47 lower, hope it all fits.

[@2wheeleddemon999]

Have a backup plan. Everyone I've talk to said it will not work and it even says it in the description on the PSA website

[@wenull3]

@@2wheeleddemon999 yeah PSA is sold out of their rifle uppers and I'd rather have a side charger that a rear but figured it was worth a try to see if it can be modified if not I'll have to build 2 guns.

[@2wheeleddemon999]

@@wenull3 just scrolling through the comments and remembered this conversation. How did everything work for you?

[@wenull3]

@@2wheeleddemon999 yeah didnt work and now have a PSA KS47 and a bearcreek 7.62x39 upper on an Matrix lower lol

[@2wheeleddemon999]

@@wenull3 got two out of the deal and a little knowledge.

[@frankiebattle9436]

I just got one and it broke on round 58

[@johnscreekmark]

Anyone had problems with BCA uppers on an Anderson Lower?

[@joenguyen-vlog8063]

Does anyone know if the 6.5 Grendel mag works with 7.62x39 ?

[@amandasmith2965]

No they do not. 6.5 grendel has a straight wall not like the tapered wall of the 7.62x 39

[@joenguyen-vlog8063]

Amanda Smith Thanks. 👍

[@almaadams3631]

Negative Goast Rider! Buy Cproducts(Duramags) 6.5 Grendal mags. They work great in 762×39. The difference in mags is not enough to be a concern. Again:only the Cproducts(Duramags) 6.5 have run 100%. I can't vouch for any other, nor will I ever buy any other. Get 762×39 CPD mags if you can, if not 6.5 will run 100%.

[@johnlumpkin3082]

Nothing about the feed ramps?

[@GBGuns]

What do you need to know? 7.62x39 is a very tapered cartridge. It doesn't need the help 5.56x45 does. Have you ever looked inside an AK?

[@danny12904]

What buffer weight for 7.62 upper

[@GBGuns]

H2 or heavier

[@matthewbeaver5026]

Nice review, tho I'd still go 6.5 grendel all the way

[@richardmartin3243]

What's the rifling the twist has some I tried and 1 to 8 twist are you 1 to 7 twist

[@cleatussfmo7437]

Bca states these have a 1 in 10 rifle twist rate.

[@jeradegalvan651]

Unimag

[@jimmyhunt9081]

If Seth Rogan was a bca guy

[@gunner4lyfe723]

How can it fit ak mags though?

[@GBGuns]

No, this has a magwell; uses 7.62x39 AR mags.

[@weedsnager]

CAn you use magpul mags ?

[@GBGuns]

I don't think MagPul makes 7.62x39 AR mags.

[@zwayne4822]

ASC mags are trash. Cproducts and duramag are mid and D&H are the best

[@jammer3618]

Does this newer manufacture have the enhanced firing pin?

[@richardmartin3243]

What about a 6.5 Grendel

[@olveramelinda]

Hahah 556 likes I’m 556

[@scott2228]

BCA has 0 stock.