Brownells BRN-15 11.5 AR-15 Upper Review and First Impressions

[@JuggernautJo]

PWS is great. And they build their BRN-180 line as well

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

Oh for sure. Like myself some PWS

[@abigbrownbear]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the brn 15. I also found nearly zero info from buyers about this upper.

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

Absolutely! So far I've got about 500 rounds. Progress will be a little slower getting more rounds on it because my range just got destroyed by a tornado. So far flawless though!

[@BigPhilsSaws]

Hey, thanks for doing this video man. I've got one of these exact uppers coming in a week or so and I'll do a review too. Just commenting to bump your video on the algorithm

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

I appreciate it!

[@762x69]

Good video sir. Looking forward to your follow-up videos 👍🏼

[@762x69]

Also curious on the specs of your 16 inch rifle, looks very nice

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

Hey there, I really appreciate it! Working on getting that round count up as we speak. The 16in is a basic Aero upper with a Geissele rail and Zero Fail BCG. The lower is from New Frontier Armory and it is definitely the standout part on the whole build, it’s a very cool lower. Rest of it is just mil spec, Magpul, and DD irons. It has been a very reliable rifle for the last 3-4 years.

[@Tusk_III]

That target reveal was hilarious. We’ve all been there. Lol

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

Hahahaha I was so disappointed in myself until I kinda figured it out!

[@taylericasmitheram9684]

Appreciate the review!

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

Thank you! I’m glad to hear that.

[@caseysmith8831]

Very cool. Keep making videos !

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

I really appreciate it, this helps motivate me to keep it up! I’ve got my 3rd vid in the planning phase now!

[@caseysmith8831]

Fantastic

[@bobdole234bd]

Living up to the hat man. Keep it up 👍 , I'd watch your next video.

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

Hahaha thanks! I definitely try to! I Hope to have it out soon-ish.

[@IndependentArmz]

Cerro Forging makes the keyhole forgings on the upper. That handguard looks like the CMT lockup from what I can tell. Yeah those are robust quality handguards if so. The more I see you the more I think you already knew that....Got me

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

Hey man! I didn’t know that about the hand-guard that is really good to know. The follow up vid to this one on my channel I did the research and did actually come across Cerro being that forge marking. I’m probably gonna end up doing another vid on this upper eventually now that I have thousands of rounds on it and I’ll use your info if I do. It has been a very good upper so far. Thanks for your comment and view!

[@IndependentArmz]

@@strongcontendervideo8906 yessir. keep up the good work.

[@johns9888]

Some of the 11.5-14.5" i ve tried from elsewhere were all way over gassed. Interested in your long term thougts on the BRN

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

If you haven’t already, check out my second vid on it. You can see it in action a wee bit more. Ejection pattern is pretty good and I’m not eating gas. Doesn’t seem to me to be crazy over-gassed. It is a little harsher than my 16in but not by much.

[@johns9888]

@@strongcontendervideo8906 what changed?

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

Just a little bit deeper dive into it. 700 rounds later impressions. Checked in on reliability, gassing, tolerances, wear, and accuracy.

[@locophoto6881]

Not attacking...but not sure what you did to research the upper? There's a ton of reviews for years if you just google and search KZbin...I've seen at least fifty videos on the upper on KZbin over the years.

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

The BRN-15?? There is a lot on the BRN 180 but when I bought my particular upper there was very little info on it.

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

Just went back to double check myself. Still only found a handful of posts/articles that weren’t super informative on the upper I ordered. Found some stuff on the retro brownells uppers, the brn-9, and the brn-4. Plus plenty on the 180 but those are all pretty different from what I got. Oldest stuff I found on these particular uppers is only about a year old or less. I do really appreciate the comment! I want to make sure whatever I put out is as accurate as possible and entertaining! Could be that I’m using a different search engine too, you never know the internet is a wild place!

[@locophoto6881]

@@strongcontendervideo8906 Apologies sincerely....you're completely right...I saw the upper and thought it was 180 :)

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

All good!! All fair discussion!

[@Gporter617]

zero the 11.5 at 36yrds. thank me later :) subbed

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

I used to do the 36 yard zero. I liked it pretty well. Trying out the 50 to see how I like it. I do like that the 50 yard zero holdover at close range is marginally less extreme, but time will tell what I stick with! I know plenty of experienced dudes that sweat by the 36, you’re in good company!

[@Gporter617]

@@strongcontendervideo8906 its kinda like pick your poison. everything else i have thats 14.5 or greater its hard to beat 100 yard zero. i just got this exact same upper less that 24hrs ago. we all appreciate your time!