The 300 AR ! - Is It Complete Junk ?!?

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[@MADMAX839]

As a person who owns 2 DDs and multiple PSAs, I say 2A for EVERYONE. If $300 is what you can afford and you need OR want one, buy it. Though I like what someone else said down in the comments: maybe save a bit longer and go with PSA. Just a thought.

[@ryimscaith1593]

The cheaper you go, the more skill and knowledge about the firearm you need. You may need to replace this, or upgrade that, or fix this, or modify that. So, if the platform is a good base, a little knowledge, time and some work will give you a great firearm. For those just starting, or having little to no knowledge on repair/upgrading; go with the more expensive model that is made with the utmost care and quality. An easy comparison is buying a car. If you know how to fix one, you can buy a junker and fix it over time. If you only know how to put gas in a car and drive it, then you're better off paying more and getting newer. No different with firearms. Of course, with either cars, or firearms, you can go too cheap and wind up with junk. Another reason to have the knowledge if you're going to go cheap.

[@andrewfrye1703]

This is what I've been saying for a good while now. The BCA are not a good first rifle. Get a better rifle, then down the line if you want another build, then you could try out a BCA with the knowledge you've gained after inevitably tinkering with your first rifle

[@moshkid16]

Most gun owners $300 AR no way! it wont work! $300 carry pistol - i'll take 2!

[@Swampytheroot]

Thing is, especially with the Arex and Canik, they're honestly that good

[@daultonstringer]

Lol my thought process.

[@ethancox5476]

I took every bca upper I got apart and reassembled them with loctite and torqued to proper specs just to be safe. They’ve all ran just fine. Great video as always

[@justinmurray4652]

I don't know why everyone doesn't do this.Its protocol.period . These companies don't have time to clean off machining oil and loc tite everything so its up to the customer.Even if they did the costumer would gripe about how screws are to hard to get out

[@SpaceRanger187]

same and polished the inside of the buffer tube and the feed ramp and lugs of the barrel. I think the side charging ARs run even better with a flat buffer spring. And I upgraded the extractor

[@tommythetrain4288]

Should do that with all uppers and stuffs. And possibly witness marks of you ocd

[@soarsbrokenchains7527]

I have some BCA and Aero builds. I’ve found that no matter what you buy you should do a complete tear down and inspection. Screws come loose on all of them! My BCA 6.5 Grendel upper is a tack driver(.65 @100yrds). My BCA 7.62x39 uppers run brass ammo without issue. My AP SPR build was disappointing accuracy wise(3” @ 100yrds, 18” rifle length 1/7 twist). I will be replacing the barrel on that one.

[@chizorama]

I'm not impressed with Aero either. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't suck, but I've gotten equal reliability & accuracy out of PSA freedom uppers at half the cost, much to my chagrin.

[@ReticentIndignation]

@@chizorama Newer Aero? I've heard that since 2020 or so, quality has declined. I'm unsure if that's founded or not.

[@chizorama]

@@ReticentIndignation It's a newer one, one that I ordered during "the new normal" that took me 3-4 months to get, so maybe a rush job.

[@majesticlion5598]

If it runs, it gunz!!

[@TheJHMAN1]

Locktite will take care of some of those problems. Over the past 20 years, so many companies have started making ARs and AR parts so the price has come down due to competition. What makes a charging handle worth $120 over the $15 mil spec one? You willingness to pay that high price.

[@ryanmartie1244]

Had a build that as the most affordable AR9. About 320 bones complete. Had to use AR lower with endomag insert. Later switched to PSA glock lower and now have what I wanted originally, but still ran good otherwise.

[@silentassassin1108]

The ar is a pretty simple design that’s kinda hard to screw up unless the materials are garbage.

[@stevefrompa7181]

I have a few BCA uppers, I'm having good results with a 350 16inch stainless and the 16inch 556 A2 CHF.

[@ArpOutdoors]

I have roughly 1000 rounds through my bear creek upper side charging 556 and psa lower and I literally haven’t had a problem… yet. It’s a cheap gun I expected issues but so far so good I’m going to replace things as they go.

[@donwyoming1936]

I haven't had any issues with a Bear Creek side charger either. Great performance for a minimal price. But do check the screws. I like them a wee bit tighter than it came. But nothing was loose.

[@brianfischer5609]

I don't know man, I'd rather pay the extra 50-80 for a PSA upper. I've seen waaay too many mixed reviews on BCA.

[@buzsalmon]

I feel the same way.

[@randybounds2244]

Friends don`t let friends buy BCA

[@inthewoods3237]

Got 3 and like em! I’d just steer clear of certain ones, pistol 7.62, 410

[@skinner1790]

I used bca in my first build its alright was from 2020 build though going aero precision for grendel build though

[@chizorama]

My first AR was a BCA, this was probably around 10ish years ago, but I didn't hold on to it for too long. I've had better luck with PSA when I've gone for budget builds, & would spend the little bit more for their products.

[@aaronspratt267]

I have 3 BCA complete uppers, and so far, they all run perfectly. Having said that, I don’t have a ton of rounds through any of them yet, and I have heard about QC issues other people have experienced. All 3 of my BCAs are set up with PSA lowers just like this video. I will also vouch for the quality of PSA lowers. I like to buy their basic lower and add one of their drop-in triggers, which are fantastic.

[@Swampytheroot]

I have Daniels Defense, Sgt of Arms, Alexander Arms. If you're plinking, PSA and BCA will save you a grand; enough to get enough ammo to decide whether or not it works. My 24" BCA full rifle build in 6.5 Grendel broke a bolt lug at about 700 rounds. They replaced it within a week. I already had a replacement from JP Enterprises. Thing is, it's a common fault for ARs running x39 rounds. JP Enterprises addresses it differently

[@chizorama]

If it gets people started & if their budget's tight than go for it. The most important thing is getting a good lower set up, can always get a better upper down the road. The biggest thing is getting a good BCG, one of the reasons I have a hard time trusting BCA after breaking an extractor pin after about 300rds, this was years ago, so maybe they got better since then. Would also advise running an A5 buffer system so you can shoot any length gas system from your lower, opens up options.

[@TruckingShooter]

Sure as heck beats most anything else in this price range. We're getting into hi point carbine range

[@user-jj3zs9np2h]

The only issue I’ve personally had was a side charging BCA upper and it just needed to run very wet(oil). Still breaking it in.

[@0sker1]

My BCA upper has been running fine. 16' 5.56. No complaints but I do still want a PSA. Did have to add vibratite to the rail system but all good

[@edsweeney6843]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and always being honest.

[@donwyoming1936]

I must be weird. I put a quality Wilson Combat lower on a Bear Creek upper. Put a billet Spike's lower on a KMT upper. I feel like the only guy without a $20 PSA or Anderson lower. 🤠

[@abelacosta7200]

You get what you pay. My $500 AR is just as good as any mid/high tier. It’s the machining & quality control that you are paying for. A budget AR will have blemishes or certain machine markings that a mid/high tier AR won’t. A budget AR will not be super sniper accurate, but with proper training & the right upgrades you can at least get 1-1.5” groups. Idk 🤷‍♀️ about you but anything that groups sub 2” is good enough for me.

[@CharlesLeft-ot2sl]

I always tell folks BCA is just fine if youre not buying one of the oddball calibers. Same as you said, stick to 223, 5.56 and 300blk. Most folks I've seen complain about their uppers are talking about bushmaster, Grendel, valkyrie and such. I wouldnt really buy a BCA in those flavors lol. Have owned multiple 5.56 though with no issue and only issue i had out of my 7.62x39 was the typical light primer strike issues

[@latrontreeellis]

I have a BCA upper and a PSA lower they run great together the only issue I'm having is the slight rattling where the pins connect. Is there any way to stop the rattling when the pins connect?

[@seanodell5133]

Thanks for info, really enjoying your content. I am also really enjoying Both of my Urban Ranger knives I picked up.

[@704TACTICAL]

Glad you like them!

[@inthewoods3237]

Can get Anderson complete multi cal lowers for 99, it’s addictive! Got 3 BCA’s 2-5.56 and a 16” 7.62, and I love em! Very accurate, haven’t had a glitch yet? I had out of 3 uppers I had 2 hand guard screws that I could tighten just a bit(not much)

[@justinmurray4652]

Handguard screws should be removed and cleaned.Get the machining oil off and loc tited by the owner.

[@justinmurray4652]

From any manufacturer

[@inthewoods3237]

@@justinmurray4652 Truth

[@alsmith1025]

This is great because im putting together my first build and I'm buying all budget friendly parts just to see if I like building one.

[@gtrscort1]

You just earned yourself a subscriber. Loving the vids.

[@joesashiify]

It's BCA. It's not surprising. I recommend building instead of full rifle or uppers.

[@thomashalley7258]

The only stripped lower that I've seen be a better value than psa is the aero lower that has a threaded retainer for the rear take down pin spring.

[@chizorama]

I have both, find the rear take down tensioner bolt to be next to useless. Both are fine options, but it's hard to beat the PSA's value for $30, they just work, & I use the accu wedges to tighten up the fit, including the Aero.

[@phillovaglio7613]

having a "good deal lower" shipped to a ffl depends on which state you live in.

[@thomashalley7258]

@@chizorama It makes sense if you change for carbine tune to rifle tube and you dont have to deal with the spring. Also if you break the tube without breaking the lower you can swap it without dealing with the spring. But I do get the build once is useless point.

[@top-hat-roach8116]

I have yeah out of the few I have some run, others don’t and customer service has been a bit of a let down

[@waruikoneko1635]

I have two BCA uppers. I haven't had an issue with the 5.56 upper and haven't gotten to test the 300BO upper. I will say that all of the videos I've seen of BCA catastrophic fails have been with 7.62x39. It's almost as if that round wasn't designed for the AR platform. 🤔 I've also seen plenty of videos of top tier brands failing just as bad. My only issue with BCA (and why I'm holding off on buying anything else from them) is the fact that they were employing (undocumented 'migrants'). If someone can confirm that this is a rumor and not true, I will happily start purchasing from them again.

[@user-jc5ov5ts2b]

Try to save a little longer, go DD, colt, panther for a better AR!🇺🇲⚔️✌️

[@tommythetrain4288]

Bca have quality control issues just go psa or Aero. Just don't like to gamble .

[@justinmurray4652]

To everyone.You should be removing handguard screws and cleaning the machining oil off yourself and loc titing them.From any manufacturer.They don't have time to clean the screws nor the threaded holes the screws go into.So you WILL have leftover machining oil leftover that needs cleaned off.Same with mounts ,Rails and rings. Oil isnt great for keeping bolts tight.Loc tite is

[@Maurice3774]

I have a 300 blackout 7.5 upper and 7.62x39 rifle no issues with accuracy or any other issue maybe im lucky

[@RalphWilson-xr6ct]

😅 that's the janky thing about BCA. Could get a lemon or a pearl. My 762x39mm upper runs like a sports car with asc mags. Love it😊

[@Daniel7.62]

I bought a BCA 18inch bear claw upper 223wylde. Took to the range and with match ammo I’m getting 3 inch groups with cheaper ammo pmc bronze at 100 yard it will barely hit a 24”x24” target. I did put a small muzzle brake on it Would you send it back to BCA or should I check something else first

[@JR-yn4cu]

You can over tighten muzzle devices and screw up your barrel. I was getting about 1 moa with steel case out of their standard cmv 16” 223 wylde barrel. You can eliminate factors, like trying another optic / mount or trying that same optic setup on another gun. If nothing else, maybe you can put their flash hider back on and return it. I haven’t purchased from them in quite awhile though because it seems a lot of people have experienced even more QC issues with them in recent years.

[@chadhartman8282]

BCA will not ship uppers to Illinois.

[@archieesimmons6514]

Problem with Bear Creek is every time they give you a discount code it doesn’t work. I’ve gotten about 30 codes from them but when I go to checkout they don’t work. Most people around here buy the Deltone made in Fayetteville NC. Or they buy the diamonds back. You said near creek has a stainless steel barrel. Not true. It has a stainless steel finish. A paint job. Check it out it says stainless steel finish. A paint job.

[@92vanguard]

I would avoid EVERYTHING other than rear chargers from BCA.

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

"This is about as cheap as I would go with an AR15..." In fairness, I haven't seen any other new AR's under $300, so you're in luck lol. Personally I think PSA strikes a good balance of cheap/reliable, so if you can save a few extra bucks, PSA is a good starting point.

[@masterxiong7368]

Looks good sir

[@threat2demoracy5454]

Make sure the barrel nut isn't hand tight. Just go PSA. Or don't!

[@vondrelleraven4380]

Now that's what im talking about

[@geminiclouda.d755]

They need to focus on the QC.

[@corywilliamsmith]

did anyone else buy the "300" AR during covid madness for 700$? Only to find out later we over paid😊

[@mobilegamersunite]

The plastic uppers scare me...5.56 is a high pressure cartridge

[@704TACTICAL]

This is aluminum but I agree

[@mobilegamersunite]

@704TACTICAL ahh, I figured maybe it was one of those omni hybrid systems for the price and all.

[@mobilegamersunite]

@@704TACTICAL I had a .22LR explode in my rifle...gave me some food for thought 💭 🤔 💭

[@sandraherdman3783]

I GOT A 229.00 UPPER AND PUT TOGETHER A LOWER FOR 70.00 SO ITS POSSIBLE

[@joelatkinson2080]

Another great video!!!

[@dnealy]

Will a Psa upper run on bca lower

[@TheHide]

For a standard AR15 platform yes it will.

[@jameswarner3450]

BCA sold me an upper without the gas key staked. I've gotten 5 or 6 from them and this is the first major problem. You are rolling the dice with quality control when picking BCA. Sure was inexpensive though...

[@chronicon5616]

If you want it get it now. This thing is going to be 2 to 3 times more the closer we get to November. Avoid panic buying.

[@ltraingalaxy122]

I’m going to buy it

[@tacraheennc9719]

I LOVE 300 -400 dollars guns

[@mikereese15]

Solid

[@arp_tweezie8184]

If you’re going to buy a Psa lower..why not just pick up a more reliable Psa upper for about same price?!

[@nmccammo]

450 BM. Dead accurate.

[@coopdog114]

I need some lead therapy…for the algorithm

[@jeffreyhowll1392]

Hi Al

[@Wesmancan]

You get what you pay for. That’s what you need to know.

[@jarvisrutherford289]

Algorithm defeated

[@williwonti]

So did your BCA 7.62x39 upper break or nah?

[@inthewoods3237]

I really don’t get what folks mean by “breaks”? Maybe a firing pin or ejector? That’s why if you’re getting a 7.62 you get spares from a high quality place for a few bucks.

[@ronnietyner8458]

Pop um off!!

[@fgutie35]

The people that b!tch about the color matching on BCA, are the same that buy a FN SCAR in FDE and have no qualms about it!🤣

[@markzuckerberg3128]

I really don't see the point in buying an expensive AR15 when you can just buy a basic rifle and upgrade the parts as you want. Or just build one from scratch. If you ask me, you have no business using an AR15 if you are too lazy to learn how it works and how to repair/build one. It's pretty easy to learn with KZbin. Just my 2 cents.

[@jeffreyhowll1392]

Reno May had several problems with BCA uppers...

[@jonlynn1864]

You give some of the best info on your videos, and help find tremendous deals. But I get annoyed with your constantly moving hand tapping around, please work on that

[@drew480az]

With tax and ffl transfers it comes out to about $400

[@TheRealKing1]

BCA is trash 🗑️. Don't buy. Have to send back the BCG again for a 3rd time

[@addictedtoblades2]

Can I get a lower and an upper, and have a working rifle, thru the mail.

[@stevefrompa7181]

No, lower needs to go through FFL.

[@msquared9605]

Sure, if the lower is an 80% lower

[@Wesmancan]

Yes. But gotta pass check for lower.

[@jakedewald]

The lower (which for paperwork purposes is the firearm) will have to be mailed to a gun store who will "transfer" it as though you bought it there... Contrary to what they tell you on CNN there's no internet loophole for background checks. It is legal to make or finish your own lower, but unless you invest a good bit, it's not super easy, or very high quality.

[@1945tigers]

If it is from BCA yes its junk.

[@Blackflag.actual]

BCA IS ABSOLUT TRASH JUST BUY A PSA

[@ThinhNguyen-wt8kw]

It’s a NO for me.

[@pipesmokingdeputy423]

It's like just about anything. You have good and bad and even some ugly....😂