Bear Creek Side Charger a long term torture test (part 2)!!!!!

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@norcalbowhunter3264
@norcalbowhunter3264 8 ай бұрын
I think people miss the point of these guns. Are they top of the line rifles? No. But they’re a rifle and they’ll get you out on the range and shooting and over the years you can save up to get a better BCG, barrel, or what ever else you wish to get. This video I think shows how durable these guns are. If you can get past the fact they’re not a Gucci gun, they are great range guns you can upgrade over time. As someone once said “I’d be more fearful of the guy with the cheap gun who knows how to shoot it, than the guy with an expensive gun who doesn’t know how to shoot it because he couldn’t afford the ammo to train with it.”
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very well said 👏🏻
@ChristopherLambert-m7q
@ChristopherLambert-m7q 4 ай бұрын
Even something like these BCA rifles would be perfectly suitable to use for home defense. Middle of the night heading outside with a flash light and a rifle to investigate a strange noise etc. if you were heading off to war somewhere you would want to go with a higher tier rifle naturally but even these lower price rifle they are still made out of quality materials its usually more an issue of the build itself. All firearms are machines just like your vehicle, you can keep it running forever if you want, just depends how much you want to spend on refurb and replacing worn parts. I had a convo with a guy I work with he's new to guns and he was all caught up on "service life" a rifle doesnt get to a certain point and then its like "well it's done, toss It In the trash" lol
@PineyJustice
@PineyJustice 4 ай бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 Funny enough, the side charging uppers are fantastic for long range precision builds, just swap the bolt and the barrel.
@StyxxxxRiver
@StyxxxxRiver 23 сағат бұрын
Listen.... I dont know if youre a vet or not, but I am. Our rifles in the US are some of the worst quality shit tier pos ive ever shot in my life, my PSA, Bushmaster, and CMMG all outshoot my old colt service weapon, theyre horrible from M16-M4. Even after hours of cleaning between my and my whole company, you can just hear peoples weapons jam and malfunctions check from shooting 3 magazines worth of ammo. But all my other rifles, even my overly gassed 300 blackout hasnt had a malfunction over 5k rounds later​@ChristopherLambert-m7q
@StyxxxxRiver
@StyxxxxRiver 23 сағат бұрын
​@@ChristopherLambert-m7qAND a comparion to a vehicle. A serviced $19,000 Honda can last 200k-500K miles. The average for a $84,000 Audi is 185k miles. Price by no means, determines reliability.
@raypollock8761
@raypollock8761 11 ай бұрын
I'm going to give my Bear Creek arsenal products a lot more respect after seeing your thorough torture test
@SlickPlayss
@SlickPlayss 6 ай бұрын
This is absolutely mind blowing. The dented handguard with the gas tube really had me convinced it was over. For the price, this is unreal! Love to see stuff like this, it really gives confidence.
@bradlaflamme6127
@bradlaflamme6127 Ай бұрын
For the price? I thought it would be junk after he was "cleaning it out" after the burial.
@JettBlast
@JettBlast Жыл бұрын
I have put together PSA bult lower receivers with BCA uppers myself, and they have been awesome! BCA is making great stuff and rifles that people are looking for in so many calibers, like he said the items items are a great price! And they have great customer service they get it fixed and back in a week!
@irafowlerjr.7492
@irafowlerjr.7492 Жыл бұрын
First class video, fantastic rifle. This testing has given me a heart attack. Worth the wait. Thank you for all your work.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! There will be more to come!
@irafowlerjr.7492
@irafowlerjr.7492 Жыл бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 sounds great 👍
@tylertapp131
@tylertapp131 Жыл бұрын
HOLY SHIT! I'm gonna have to give it to ya man. That was probably one of the harshest torture tests I've seen on an ar. I truly applaud you for doin everything you could to see if you could get the rig back up and runnin no matter what happened to it. Most dudes would of bent the rail and gas tube and said yeah were goin no further.... the fact it was able to be ran mabey with a little help here and there is expected but the fact is..... IT KEPT RUNNIN! good shit man, I've played with a bunch of ar's and built alot of em, including 4 bca rigs. I personally use all the bca uppers for huntin rigs but its awesome to see it's a hell of a performer for the money spent.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Thank you for watching!
@tylertapp131
@tylertapp131 Жыл бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 yessir, I actually just bought a government profile 20 inch 556 side charging upper. Thinkin about puttin it on a m16a2 lower with an extra heavy rifle buffer and run it as a woods rifle suppressed lol super long yeah but they run smooth as hell and actually pretty damn quite. Should be pretty cool, itll be like a damn tactical musket or something 🤣👍
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Haha hell yeah I'm in the middle of building a modern dissapator
@tylertapp131
@tylertapp131 Жыл бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 hell yeah I just finished one through psa 🤣👍
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
That's a good one lol
@DevExvius
@DevExvius Жыл бұрын
Nice torture test. The “experts” will give their 2 cents. Keep doing your thing.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Brett.1984
@Brett.1984 18 күн бұрын
I have a BCA 18in rifle and a billet lower and it has never malfunctioned, i havent done what you did but i do trust the rifle to work when i need it to. Great Channel, hope to see it grow! Also i love the fact that you never bothered to wipe the mud off your face, sign of a true warrior.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 17 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@sandymitchell8182
@sandymitchell8182 Жыл бұрын
Bear Creek Tough! I never would have imagined that rifle went thru all that and still functioned, omg I was cringing at every torture. Im sure BCA would or should put this video on their site, the definitly need to make that handle stronger
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
They have sent me a new handle I'll be reaching out to them soon about possibly doing that
@yetisuncle666
@yetisuncle666 Жыл бұрын
You shouldn't discount bca. I have 3off their options and a Daniel defense as well as a Windham weaponry, and I use my bca and osa weapons way more. For whatever reason I prefer my bcas to my higher end platforms. Plus I'm not out a whole lot if I blow one up .
@waterboy239
@waterboy239 Жыл бұрын
I'm jealous I want to get one now side charging handle looks amazing
@livefreeordie1776
@livefreeordie1776 Жыл бұрын
​@@yetisuncle666buullllllsssshhhhhhiiiiiiiitt.
@dainironfoot102
@dainironfoot102 Жыл бұрын
I agree, my BCA grendel shot great. They have good customer service as well. I also broke a charging handle, which they replaced. It was a dual charger, so I just used the traditional handle until the replacement came.
@johnevans1969
@johnevans1969 8 ай бұрын
I applaud the ol tool & die maker/family machine shop for everything they've done to revolutionize the firearms manufacturing of today 👏 . For a working man, they are a fantastic option, and an amazing value! As a retired tool maker, I can appreciate what they have accomplished, and folks should realize that and support American Made. Of course businesses must watch the labor cost in order to make payroll and a profit. This factory/Armory is outfitted with state of the art CNC machines, their own Barrel forging machine, and lots of other spendy equipment. I am a dedicated supporter of American Businesses such as BCA, Thanks everyone at BCA, you and your hard work is appreciated, John Evans
@jeremybutler2578
@jeremybutler2578 10 ай бұрын
I think im gonna give BCA a try after this video. I'm thoroughly impressed. A REAL torture test... not a splash of water and drop off a table test.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 10 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@bradlaflamme6127
@bradlaflamme6127 Ай бұрын
Right.
@bradlaflamme6127
@bradlaflamme6127 Ай бұрын
​@independencearmschannel2170 you have my subscription man. And I am going to buy a couple uppers from this company. They should send you a thank you and sponsor you. The rifle axe is killing me.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Ай бұрын
@bradlaflamme6127 haha thank you
@Zach_D
@Zach_D 2 ай бұрын
When I watch videos like this, I'm reminded how tough and reliable the AR15 really is. Thanks for doing this test.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@HisDudenessTK421
@HisDudenessTK421 Жыл бұрын
PSA and BCA ARs have pretty much achieved AK status as far as toughness goes.
@HammerFiredSensei
@HammerFiredSensei Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I have a 300 blackout side charger from BCA and this just encouraged me to fully complete my build
@gregskipa
@gregskipa Жыл бұрын
LOVE my dual-charging upper from BCA. I went with that because I've scoped mine, and reaching under the scope for the charging handle is a pain. BCA side chargers have a plug where the rear charger should go, but adding the rear charger here instead of the plug just gives you a second option. And if you use the side charger, the rear charger just hangs out there ready if you need it (like, if the side charger breaks).
@franciscomartinez3129
@franciscomartinez3129 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I did notice that plug, didn't think I could add a charging handle.
@gregskipa
@gregskipa Жыл бұрын
@@franciscomartinez3129 If you have the plug, I don't think a handle will go there. I think it's milled differently. I do not have a side-charge only receiver, so I could be wrong.
@jessetheflowoftimedukesjr.7912
@jessetheflowoftimedukesjr.7912 Жыл бұрын
#sidechargergang lolz
@wildhorsejim969
@wildhorsejim969 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely an amazing video. I haven't seen anyone beat an AR that hard during a torture test. This video deserves way more views than it has gotten so far. I will be sharing it with others.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! That's very much appreciated word of mouth does more then people think 🤘🏻. If you haven't watched the PSA torture test yet your in for a surprise lol.
@JettBlast
@JettBlast Жыл бұрын
I just built a PSA Lower and BCA 300-Blackout here. I am currently getting it setup for hunting the way I like it. your channel as several others points out the value for the investment in these great firearms thank you for the content you make.
@robertkeller9828
@robertkeller9828 Жыл бұрын
I just did the same thing...PSA stealth lower...Same BCA upper. Pinned together perfectly...Thinking of buying the 223 dual charging upper BUT really,REALLY want to try their 7.62x39mm...Why?. You can't buy a reliable AK for under 800...AND, why have an AK if it's not reliable?. I know, I KNOW....All the stories about BCGs having to have material removed to even chamber 7.62x39mm...BUT for 217 to 260 bux, reports are it works reliably. Even if it only lasts 3-4k rounds, cheap enough to buy 3 for the price of a cheap, questionable AK... Gotta' be more accurate than an AK shooting anyway.
@JettBlast
@JettBlast Жыл бұрын
@robertkeller9828 Agreed, I had a SKS years go sold it to get my 1st AR15 wish I had kept it. I would not feel bad about shooting cheap steel case ammunition through a $100.00 rifle...
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rexmontana3058
@rexmontana3058 Жыл бұрын
Recently bought a BCA upper, and after seeing this I’m sure glad I did. It definitely won’t be the last one I get from them. Thanks for the video guys
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@09FLTRMM77
@09FLTRMM77 Жыл бұрын
I have a bunch of BCA uppers ( 9mm, 450 Bushmaster, 5.56, 223 Wylde , pistol and carbine in each caliber) and the only time I’ve had to call customer service was when they were running a “ buy an upper, get a BCA hoodie “ promotion and they ran out of my size of hoodie! LOL
@rogersturges2399
@rogersturges2399 Жыл бұрын
It was a highly anticipated video the fact that the gun still functions for the most part is just to amazing we’ve all heard how much tougher the AK is than the AR but after ur torture tests I have a whole new respect for the AR’s ability to endure rough treatment and still be serviceable confidence in the weapon platform is well surpassed my expectations 👍👍
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
As long as the chamber is clean they pretty much run 🤷🏻‍♂️🤘🏻
@rogersturges2399
@rogersturges2399 Жыл бұрын
You know once was good but two different weapons that’s legit I always considered the AR a little more fragile than other service style weapons not anymore I won’t doubt my AR’s toughness from here on thanks for not doing the same old gun/optics/ammo reviews ur channel is unique
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We have quite a few more to do. We want to do some higher end rifles to see how they stack up against the "budget" rifles
@PureCountryof91
@PureCountryof91 Жыл бұрын
Almost every test will show that the only real issue with an AR is carbon fouling when suppressed.
@anonymouse7394
@anonymouse7394 Жыл бұрын
KZbin needs to hide comments again for spoilers
@dlbracer56
@dlbracer56 Жыл бұрын
I have a couple of BCA rifles. Each had their "issues." But all have been resolved, and they perform well above expectations regardless of price. I'm satisfied with them.
@PlatypusAurelius
@PlatypusAurelius 3 ай бұрын
What issues did you have with your BCA rifles?
@CR67
@CR67 3 ай бұрын
​@@PlatypusAurelius In my case, I had one upper with a loose barrel nut, one with a loose gas block, and lots of lack of loctite. No parts out of spec. Just assembly issues.
@PlatypusAurelius
@PlatypusAurelius 3 ай бұрын
@@CR67 thanks! Good to know.
@djohnsonsd
@djohnsonsd 5 ай бұрын
Once you start building guns, you realize pretty much they're all built the same, as price goes up - precision goes up and sometimes materials. Having an AR built right is what it's all about. Pay attention to your Gas Tube and Buffer system if you're not cycling right. Are you really throwing your shit around anyways?
@carlosdaniels9515
@carlosdaniels9515 Жыл бұрын
This is without a doubt, the king of torture tests. Subscribed!!
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MattrixNY
@MattrixNY Жыл бұрын
Bear Creek has phenomenal customer service as well!!! I ordered the side charger in 556 and it came under gassed (a port issue I think) out of the box and I felt devastated at first. I contacted them and mailed it back to them, they had it back in my hands in about a week and it functions great so far.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear!
@MattrixNY
@MattrixNY Жыл бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 thanks man! Also, great torture testing video. Although it hurt to watch, haha!
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
@MattrixNY thanks man lol
@justplinkin4809
@justplinkin4809 10 ай бұрын
I love my BCA/PSA rifles, I’m just curios, have you tried any of this on maybe a Daniel Defense, Larue, or other high dollar rifle? Just wondering if the hand guards etc faired any better? Just like the $15 red dot, not everything has to be expensive.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 10 ай бұрын
We have not I go over everything we are planning on doing this year in the channel update video we just released. In that I go over the plans on higher end rifles
@frankmedrano2007
@frankmedrano2007 10 ай бұрын
Best torture of a rifle I’ve ever seen (WOW).
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@allanbrown747
@allanbrown747 Жыл бұрын
I think what I liked the most is when you used the rifle to dig the hole 😂😂 Sold me, I'm ordering one with the CHF barrel on their laborday sale. THANK YOU for the review
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Haha any time 😂 stay tuned I have more to come with other brands
@mikec5824
@mikec5824 Жыл бұрын
Sir, ..That was a Fantastic Video. My wife and I both loved the part when you took the rifle for a drive. We both laughed, But I am totally blown away after all you did to that weapon, it still fired.. God Bless, and stay safe..
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Haha thank you! I appreciate that 🤙🏻
@calvinhenderson4200
@calvinhenderson4200 4 ай бұрын
I gritted my teeth every time you put the rifle in the grit. Great video.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@xXDaReasonXx
@xXDaReasonXx Жыл бұрын
now that is, a no kiddin, pretty damn good torture test lol. Best one ive seen for pretty much any firearm. And indeed impressive.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@garyvancamp5452
@garyvancamp5452 9 ай бұрын
😊 Great video ~ most warriors would have cleaned that gun off in a creek somewhere and then went into battle. 👍 Bear Creek guns are pretty good, the side charging grip would be a personal choice.
@michaeltaylor7996
@michaeltaylor7996 Жыл бұрын
Just got mine and inspected, cleaned and oiled then I was looking at sling attachments in my gun parts and then realized that BCA did us a favor and gave us 2 options per side for qd attachments cut into the handgaurd. Thanks BCA!
@KevinFlynnLives
@KevinFlynnLives Жыл бұрын
What's the application? Get something dirty for a few months then clean it? Why wouldn't it function and what would lead would to this scenario?
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
I ask for viewer feedback, I had two viewers ask for a test like this 1. A side charger test and 2. To burry it so I did. Honestly you would be surprised how much damage this can do. I filled the hole with water and it sat submerged for a very long time as the ground froze. Just another level of torture to see what it can go through and still function.
@KevinFlynnLives
@KevinFlynnLives Жыл бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 Cool beans. Give 'em what they want. I've had a lot of people ask me about my military experience due to the popularity of torture tests. "How dirty does you rifle really get?" And "Has it ever frozen?" So I'm interested in what drives these videos.
@ronb8052
@ronb8052 2 ай бұрын
I love side-chargers. Everyone bad mouths BCA, but I've found their side-charging uppers function 100%. If you're a rifle snob, buy the stripped upper and use your own accessories.
@marshallo5172
@marshallo5172 Жыл бұрын
I been on the fence about BCA side charging uppers for a new build for a bit. Thank you for a solid 2 part video! I'm subscribing!
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@calvinhobbs89
@calvinhobbs89 Жыл бұрын
Just got one with a hammer forged barrel, it was 219 . Can't beat that sht
@JorgeGarcia-lw7vc
@JorgeGarcia-lw7vc Жыл бұрын
Much props to BCA! Awesome test! Thx for the great video.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@LowProOperator
@LowProOperator Жыл бұрын
Pretty impressed considering 99% of any weapons will never go through that type of torture. Truth be told the biggest torture test is high volume of fire in different temperatures and wet conditions. Even an AK-47 won’t function if the bcg is bent outta shape. I’m seeing more videos lately of A.R. 15‘s out performing AKM style weapons and I’m here for it
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
I mean 1800 rounds total in 30-80 degree weather
@chasecrane2184
@chasecrane2184 2 ай бұрын
As firing straight from the dirt before he pours water or a couple of shots after he pours water you can see where a lot of gas is not going down the barrel is coming back into the chamber which tells me the casing of the ammunition is not getting full expansion in ceiling inside the chamber as the bullet exits there is still obstruction in the chamber
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 2 ай бұрын
Yup it's dirt lol
@Swampytheroot
@Swampytheroot 11 ай бұрын
Nice presentation. I have multiple full rifles and many more BCA uppers. Had to send 1 back, one time, and they got it right. Now my inner tree hugger comes out. You couldn't find anything besides a live tree to use for a target support? I can send you a support/frame.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 11 ай бұрын
The branch that we used was almost entirely dead these trees are Soo robust you couldn't brake a good healthy limb
@WN_Byers
@WN_Byers 9 ай бұрын
'Ergonomic Wave' 😂😂😂 Killer vid fellas. Loving the scenery and durability of that BCA
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 9 ай бұрын
Haha thanks
@NilsBeck-kk4nb
@NilsBeck-kk4nb Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. I just ordered a side charging 20" upper from Bear Creek tonight!
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@joeltipton6038
@joeltipton6038 Жыл бұрын
I have a Bear Creek 350 legend upper on a PSA lower and i absolutely love it LOL this video made me love it even more.
@Usmc0341
@Usmc0341 Жыл бұрын
Great video, I’m curious to know what it looks like after it was cleaned up. I’m betting it looks awesome with that dragged wear on it
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
We are planning on doing another video soonish with this rifle
@bubbajsims
@bubbajsims Жыл бұрын
Haven’t even watched the vid yet but you gained a sub just for the dedication. Glad I randomly decided to check up on this as well, perfect timing
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Im a man of my word if I say I'm doing it I'm doing it lol
@3CODKing
@3CODKing Жыл бұрын
if yall are still considering brand choices to do this test with, might i offer the Primary Weapons Systems Mk 116 PRO? this particular AR is Piston operated rather than being DI
@arcyswopes9633
@arcyswopes9633 Жыл бұрын
Awesome 😮😂
@waterboy239
@waterboy239 Жыл бұрын
Especially for the price Bear Creek seems awesome I'm going to order an upper side charging handle that sounds amazing
@petervigil7886
@petervigil7886 Жыл бұрын
10,000 plus rounds in my 223 wylde side charge. I never cleaned, just oiled. Not one jam or miss fire.
@twatbass
@twatbass 10 ай бұрын
Lol ok broski.
@skylarvincent2884
@skylarvincent2884 9 ай бұрын
Absolutely not lmao
@dinosworkinonit3563
@dinosworkinonit3563 10 ай бұрын
I was buying BCA when BCA was not popular. I run binary triggers and never had a problem. I own 3 BCA lowers and 5 BCA uppers. I've had some slight fitment issues that I fixed easily. Overall a good quality rifle that out performs some of the more expensive examples.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 10 ай бұрын
I hate to brake it to you bca still isn't popular the majority of ppl and the industry still don't like bca. Iv had good luck with them but I have a very small sample size of 2.
@bellomy360
@bellomy360 Жыл бұрын
thank you for doing this test! It would be cool to see if you could get a replacement charging handle from bca maybe contact customer service and let us know about your experience with them.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
I actually just reached out to them about an hour and a half ago so I will let you know on the updates
@Ben-hd7xd
@Ben-hd7xd Жыл бұрын
​@@independencearmschannel2170how quick where you able to get a new charging handle?
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
@@Ben-hd7xd I reached out on like a Monday and they got back to me same day then sent out the part Monday of the next week
@collinmckamy8076
@collinmckamy8076 7 ай бұрын
I cannot believe that thing still worked. Blows my mind.
@soldierofjudah9356
@soldierofjudah9356 Жыл бұрын
Basic cleaning then back to running incredible
@NickBlazer-cf1vs
@NickBlazer-cf1vs Жыл бұрын
What state are you in? Looks like the Southwest. The unsuspecting tree you pummeled looks kinda like New Mexico. 😅
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Oregon my man 🤘🏻 the good part at least lol
@NickBlazer-cf1vs
@NickBlazer-cf1vs Жыл бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 Sweet! Have friends in Coure dAlene, Idaho! 🖖🏻 Long live the Northwest!
@thomascommons1767
@thomascommons1767 Жыл бұрын
I would like to know if you are going to sell it on gun broker as barely used a little abused but still works. Might need some tlc. Great video.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
12k I know what I got
@RedRobin714
@RedRobin714 11 ай бұрын
I have a first generation BCA 5.56 upper circa 2020 when they had a full top picattiny rail and a knob you could loctite for easy bcg removal. BCA changed designs, but durability hasn't.
@ralphbriese8878
@ralphbriese8878 Жыл бұрын
I see you are for real with your tests that's why I just subscribed!!
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@CheapCreep
@CheapCreep Жыл бұрын
How to grow a BCA AR from a seed. Following for more gardening tips.
@WilsonRawlins
@WilsonRawlins 25 күн бұрын
Even though you buried it, once you dug it up, you could've used a brush and compressed air to blow out everything. Plus throw some oil on the BCG and trigger ASSY.
@knewsome69
@knewsome69 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know if anyone commented on the gas pressure went up from first to second magazine. There was probably debris in the gas tube that cleared during firing. We have more than one BCA and have never had a problem.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Different ammo probably too lol
@Knuckleheads1501
@Knuckleheads1501 Жыл бұрын
Awesome test. I would like to see that done with some expensive rifles. I have that exact rifle and it didn’t make it through 8 rounds the first time out. It was coming out of battery every shot. Contacted customer support and was told to just put a heavier buffer weight in. Told them I will be sending it back. They did give me a brand new rifle but didnt give me an explanation of what was causing the issue. The new one shoots good but I don’t think I will be purchasing another one of their rifles.
@XuroX.
@XuroX. Жыл бұрын
Subbed for some of the better "torture" tests on YT. Actual torture tests.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Only the best lol
@shanonboykin717
@shanonboykin717 5 ай бұрын
Definitely on the fence of getting a bear creek and using the psa lower. I have zero experience with the area platform.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 5 ай бұрын
I would recommend for a first time rifle buyer getting into an AR go with whatever palmetto State built rifle you can afford. If you really really want a side charger then you can go with the bear creek.
@Big88Country
@Big88Country Жыл бұрын
North Carolina Bear Creek Arsenal baby!!! A Country Boy can SURVIVE!!!
@schmacintyre6099
@schmacintyre6099 Жыл бұрын
BCA makes a beast of an AR. I have 2 of them, one in 556 and one in 300BO.
@DownRange556
@DownRange556 Жыл бұрын
Love it! I’m shocked actually. I thought for sure it would’ve died with a bent hand guard. How did the gas tube survive? Lol. Great video!
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
We had our doubts too lol the gas tube is not great but even bent it still works lol
@EricBrinson-bx1ns
@EricBrinson-bx1ns Жыл бұрын
i own one of these. ill never do this , but glad to see it will survive the apocalypse.
@lexluther934
@lexluther934 5 ай бұрын
So does this mean if I'm buried for a few months with my Bear Creek Arsenal rifle when someone comes to dig me up my rifle will still function ?
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 5 ай бұрын
Yes lol
@edgarwall2840
@edgarwall2840 Жыл бұрын
I buy BCA Uppers and PSA Lowers often, never abuse ANY weapon I own. They Always Run like a top, and are accurate enough to put down anything in the sights.
@smmbrooklyny
@smmbrooklyny Жыл бұрын
Man i love my BCA 7.62x39 dual charging Upper. I brougt the BCA 300 Blackout and the BCA 450 Bushmaster as well.Tough uppers and they run anything i put thru it..
@Timothy-g7k
@Timothy-g7k 13 күн бұрын
I am a big fan of the side charging handle.
@brucec2635
@brucec2635 Жыл бұрын
I feel better knowing I clean after each use. Also just putting together lower with BCA 223 Wylde heavy upper. Won't bury, drag, hammer or in any way disrespect my weapon. Thanks.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Your welcome 👍🏻
@zachariahadams
@zachariahadams 4 ай бұрын
What do you carry behind your front right pocket
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 4 ай бұрын
My stupid phone damn this is huge
@zachariahadams
@zachariahadams 4 ай бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 lol, thought it was a crazy deep cary
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 4 ай бұрын
Haha no I don't pocket carry
@marksanney2088
@marksanney2088 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! Have always had great respect for the BCA products! 👍🏻🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸👍🏻
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@marksanney2088
@marksanney2088 Жыл бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170, my pleasure, friend. Appreciate your devotion to taking the BCA upper to its limits. I tire of the badmouthing many have for BCA products, often without any practical experience. 👍🏻. May you and your family enjoy a safe and very merry Christmas.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
@marksanney2088 thank you!
@benjaminbradley3009
@benjaminbradley3009 11 ай бұрын
Id buy that. 😂 Love bear creek uppers! They really are great.
@dandexinventor
@dandexinventor Жыл бұрын
Looks loke you guys are in Flagstaff...? One of the guys in my platoon dropped his M16-A2 in the mud so we poured canteen water on it until we could see no more mud, then oiled it and ran a rod through it. Our destination was a live fire excersize...his rifle ran fine. None of us thought to leave the mud in it, or not clean it before firing it. I guess it's good to know the limits though.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Central Oregon, I'm not sure how a service rifle with an auto sear would do with mud in it but the biggest issue I think with any AR is just a dirty chamber
@garysnyder6020
@garysnyder6020 8 ай бұрын
My BCA 350 Legens is a frequent flyer. With every magazine, out of 10 shots you get at least three flyers making every group in the 4 to 5 inch range. Shooting 100 yards with factory ammo. Should have sent it back. But, can't expect much from a $149.00 barrel.
@kevinbrantley2872
@kevinbrantley2872 Жыл бұрын
That was torture!! Can't wait to get my 7.5" BCA 9mm side charger put together and tested
@donwyoming1936
@donwyoming1936 9 ай бұрын
Guess it's a good that I keep a spare charging handle & wrench in the storage compartment in the stock. But, as a varmint rig, it's unlikely to get dropped.
@tCCZebra70
@tCCZebra70 11 ай бұрын
That was brutal! Only other thing I was hoping to see was how it performs after a full cleaning and a good sight put on. It definitely throws lead, but does it throw it in the right place-ish.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 11 ай бұрын
I'll be making an update video coving a lot of stuff on the channel that will Definitely be one of them. 👍🏻
@Leekaze_1
@Leekaze_1 10 ай бұрын
Really thinking about getting this rifle Also see people get a psa lower and just add bca upper with it as well
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 10 ай бұрын
Yeah pretty good setup for under 400 bucks
@mbenjamin292
@mbenjamin292 Жыл бұрын
Now this is one fantastic channel 100,000 extra thumbs up wow great job.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Go check out our PSA torture test 😎
@mbenjamin292
@mbenjamin292 Жыл бұрын
​@@independencearmschannel2170 will do
@andrewheatherly6462
@andrewheatherly6462 9 ай бұрын
What muzzle device is that?
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 9 ай бұрын
I believe it's the huxwrx non suppressor comp
@lightningthunder1536
@lightningthunder1536 4 ай бұрын
Dude insane testing! Very nice!
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@werewolfjose
@werewolfjose Жыл бұрын
I like this torture test , considering I am waiting for my order from Bear Creek it sure helps to know I bought a second cheaper upper and that I can at least expect that it will not be crap :)
@josephdonohue3115
@josephdonohue3115 9 ай бұрын
BCA has junk QC and customer service, but if your rifle works, it works. had their .223 wydle upper shoot 6k rounds before i sold it, no issues, got their bufferless 9mm upper, had to modify it, but after that, 1k rounds it runs fine. I'd buy again if not going for hardcore duty grade or precision
@philliplehl5578
@philliplehl5578 Жыл бұрын
That's a nice paint job 😂😂 I'm trying to decide between this and a PSA ks47 but I do have arthritis in both hands so the easier it is to charge the better and side chargers are usually pretty easy to use
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Oil it shoot it and it will be smooth on either I would recommend If you get an AK get one of the large bolt handles they make a world of difference
@philliplehl5578
@philliplehl5578 Жыл бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 will do. Appreciate that
@NormanPOlt
@NormanPOlt 7 ай бұрын
Their 2nd generation side-charging uppers are even better (especially the bolt's charging handle design)...!
@deerchaser33
@deerchaser33 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this test. People are always down talking BCA for cheap parts. Seems to me they hold their own.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Seems to be the case for sure
@antoniomontoya3967
@antoniomontoya3967 10 ай бұрын
Which 7.63x39 upper would you guys thing is the best one they have on the sight right now? I won’t use it much but would like to get the best they have. I will just be doing an upper
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 10 ай бұрын
They have a complete 10.5" upper right now for $190 and a 16" cold hammer forged side charger for $210
@Dave-ck8cf
@Dave-ck8cf Жыл бұрын
Great video! You are just got my subs. I’m a fan BCA
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@brudamiranda3314
@brudamiranda3314 Жыл бұрын
I got 2 BCA uppers. 7.62x39 that I just clapped out with new hand guard and upper receiver. It's sweet . And a 308 that I added griffin ar10 buffer spring and kaw valley 5.6 shorty it's freaking beast. Bear 47 gets 1.5 in groups with brass and 308 is 3in baby
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Nice! 👍🏻
@WN_Byers
@WN_Byers 9 ай бұрын
Youre significantly misusing clapped out 🤣
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 9 ай бұрын
🤣
@SansooIan
@SansooIan 11 ай бұрын
Alright.. im pretty sure this qualifies as a pretty solid upper. Just needs some agua once in awhile
@stevemilcoffmilcoff4655
@stevemilcoffmilcoff4655 10 ай бұрын
Good vidio rough test
@michaelkrutz5737
@michaelkrutz5737 Жыл бұрын
Dam, I'll never put my BCA's through that much..lol. coincidentally i now know why i bought a dual charger.
@Miguelitometra
@Miguelitometra Жыл бұрын
Bro that was a torture for real just subscribed and like it was great video
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Haha thank you Don't forget to check out the PSA one as well and thanks for the sub!
@calvinhobbs89
@calvinhobbs89 Жыл бұрын
Slightly used bear ,state ar 15. upper bear creek, lower palmetto state . Distressed for decoration 699.
@randyhelton3310
@randyhelton3310 6 ай бұрын
I can't get on board with side chargers it defeats the porpoise of a closed system on a AR but it shocked me how good it did
@ceez33167
@ceez33167 15 күн бұрын
i subscribed after the bow lol. great vid
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 15 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@irritatingtruth9121
@irritatingtruth9121 Жыл бұрын
That was amazing! Love the AR
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@traxxasrcfun
@traxxasrcfun Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a DD or a bcm test. See if they are actually worth the money
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
We plan on doing it 🤘🏻
@traxxasrcfun
@traxxasrcfun Жыл бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 you the man!
@3CODKing
@3CODKing Жыл бұрын
@@independencearmschannel2170 cant wait to see just how much cringing people are going to do against a 1500-3000 USD rifle lol
@MrEricdgreat
@MrEricdgreat Жыл бұрын
I was just going to comment that.👍🏽
@amn1308
@amn1308 11 ай бұрын
So is this covered by the warranty?
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 11 ай бұрын
They sent me a new charging handle but I would assume not 😂
@bluesbondsman
@bluesbondsman Жыл бұрын
Hey I just happen to have two original BCA handguards for a 16" barrel if you need one.
@independencearmschannel2170
@independencearmschannel2170 Жыл бұрын
Oh thanks man I appreciate it! We're actually going a different direction I think it's going to be wild
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