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Bear Creek Arsenal

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Bear Creek Arsenal has a rating of 3.7 stars from 382 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Bear Creek Arsenal most frequently mention right side, heavy barrel, and complete uppers. Bear Creek Arsenal ranks 1st among Hunting sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Sweet barrel”

Mike D.
7/4/24

Have a G19 stainless barrel for my Gen 4 G19 Love it and works great. Thinking about getting another one. Waiting for a free shipping deal to make the purchase

Top Critical Review

“Firing pin failure”

Ben P.
6/25/24

350 legend, After two years and around 200 rounds I started having mis fires, light indents on primers, took it apart and the firing pin is a soft metal, the striker end is flattened and the rear flange that contacts the bolt is worn and has a ring indent in it, never saw this in 25 years carrying M16s, M16A3s and the M4s, and they got a hell of a lot of use with no wear signs like this pin! Junk steel,,,

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Thumbnail of user darrins77
Michigan
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December 24th, 2022
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I've purchased a 556. A 450 bushmaster, a 350 legend and just recently received a 22wmr all are very accurate and shoot whatever ammo I've thrown at them. I've had zero issues with any of the uppers. I sighted in the 22mag with CCI 40 grain hp this week and fired 80 rounds out of it and so far so good no hiccups. I've killed countless coyotes with the 223 and love the 450 and 350 for whitetails. All of the calibers are very accurate and reliable.My favorite so far is the 350 legend. It's just a sweet shooting caliber I'm going to coyote hunt with it this winter I think. I know some say they have had bad luck with BC but I've experienced just the opposite. No issues and I've shot hundreds of rounds through each gun except the 22mag I just received this past week. I would not hesitate to purchase a upper from BC. I'm hoping they come out with a 45acp or even a 10mm before to long.

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Florida
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April 3rd, 2023

I bought a 7.62×39mm upper bought from Bear Creek and paired it with a lower bought from Bear Creek. I couldn't be happier with the fit and function of the rifle. I took it to the range many times firing steel and brass ammo. I had no FTL or FTF issues. I paired it with a Red/Green Dot scope bought from Bear Creek. I highly recommend Bear Creek Arsenal.

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Thumbnail of user zachb420
Indiana
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December 21st, 2022

1 upper Jams! And the other upper won't fit the lower. No one there will return a call or email! I'm guessing done purposly so you can't return their junk to them!

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Illinois
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March 4th, 2023

I purchased the 7.62x39 side charging AR and I love it. It has the heavy pakerized barrel which being heavier it does weigh more but...it help with recoil and if you going to be doing some heavy repeated fire ;) YOU want that heavy barrel. There were some concerns about the firing pin but dont worry they improved it. Ive went through almost a 1000 rounds already and Ive had no problems with it at all, just keep it clean and lubed up like it should be, and this gun will treat you all right for sure. The only problem I had was with shipping and it had nothing to do with BCA, the fedex guy just left it sitting out in the open at my closed gun dealer luckily no one stole it. I tracked the package and as soon as I seen it was delivered I set off to get it. I seen the box sitting there as I arrived. I called the gun dealer and he came at once he was furios at the negligence and idiaocy of Fedex so thats why shipping got such a low rating

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If you have any questions or concerns email or call them. I called them...Friendly and helpful people there. Good quality merchandise at budget friendly prices

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Bear Creek Arsenal AR15 7.62x39 witht the right side charging handle and heavy pakerized barrel

Thumbnail of user beau26191
North Carolina
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June 30th, 2023

I have bought over 6 uppers form bear creek Arsenal. And at first shipping was some what fast. I mean it was only like a few days. I mean I live near Charlotte Nc. And bear creek arsenal is in Stanford North Carolina. It's like a 3 hour drive from me. And the shipping got really fast for 3 I bought it's was like I would order on a Friday and get it by Saturday morning and then I ordered a upper that was on sale and it took a week to get. And for some reason when I ordered a 308 that cost near 400 dollars it was shipped the same day! It's like this company only ships fast if you spend a lot of money. And about 2 weeks I order a lower and it took like 7 days to get and I sent them my email and they responded that it takes 1 to 14 business days that's their company policy and this past time I ordered a pistol lower and it's been like nine days. I'm seriously thinking about not ordering from this company anymore. I mean I hate to be this way, but I don't live halfway across the country and I can order stuff from a California company and get it in like four days, I mean I live in North Carolina. It's only a 3 Hour Drive to Stanford from where I live at. And for some reason when I send them an email they finally ship it. It's like they are forgetting or your order is getting lost or not enough help at their business. I mean, I'm not trying to say that I'm not the only one that orders from Bear Creek Arsenal. They need to do a better job and I hate to make this my last purchase because they have quality lowers for very cheap prices.

Thumbnail of user christophera1033
Texas
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April 3rd, 2023
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This upper is amazing i love the side charging handle and the fluted barrel. It shoots amazing and is very smooth. Will definitely buy from BCA again.

Thumbnail of user geeqfan42
Colorado
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May 24th, 2023
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I have purchased a few items from bear creek arsenal and I like the quality, selection, and pricing that are offered. I'm happy with what I have purchased and will do so again

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6.5 grendel right side charging 16" full rifle. Previously, I've purchased an 18" 223 Wylde upper with a fluted barrel and right side charging upper

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North Carolina
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February 20th, 2023

The uppers have worked as they were described with fit and finish. I've had only one upper with the black rubbed off the barrel and that could have been done during shipping but I a

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Ohio
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May 6th, 2023

GreT products have built several and they shoot great if not better than my name brand rifles. I have been well satisfied with my purchases and the quality of them.

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California
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May 18th, 2023

I Purchased several items from BCA, and I will tell you, i was skeptical at first because the price was so good, but wow was I ever surprised. The quality and craftsmanship I got each time i ordered from BCA was beyond anything I would expect from a company. I'm a true believer in BCA and will always be.

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Colorado
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September 9th, 2023

Cutting the middle man, they offer great products made in American at great prices. Keep your patriots working at home. Do not give your money to the Chinese Communist Government

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Tennessee
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February 18th, 2023

From the moment I picked up the rifle, I could feel the quality and precision that had gone into its design. The fit and finish were flawless, and every component of the rifle was clearly built to last. The attention to detail was truly exceptional.

What I appreciate most about this rifle is its accuracy. It is an incredibly reliable and consistent shooter, with exceptional precision and minimal recoil. I have used it for both long-range target shooting and hunting, and it has performed flawlessly in both settings.

Additionally, the rifle is incredibly easy and comfortable to use. The ergonomic design of the stock and controls, as well as the adjustable gas block, make it easy to customize the rifle to my specific needs. It is truly a joy to use.

Overall, I am extremely impressed with this rifle from BCA. It is a testament to the company's commitment to quality and innovation, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality firearm that they can rely on for years to come.

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Utah
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March 8th, 2023

Been a joy to get these upper. Price and quality is right. Shipping is fast.
There Customer care line needs some help. Takes a bit to get anyone to call back. Otherwise, great company

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Thumbnail of user brianj1378
Maryland
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January 24th, 2023

I own 2 ar wylde barrels and love them both! BCA has great products. I would recommend everyone to use them them. Their staff is knowledgeable and are very fast with whatever you need.

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I would recommend anyone buying from BCA to be patient, the postal service is always struggling

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Wylde uppers

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Mississippi
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August 6th, 2023

The price was right delivery was fast and most importantly brass on target! If you're looking for a great product at a good price and proper response come to creek!

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Its been a great pleasure do business with BCA!!!

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Thumbnail of user louiep22
New York
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August 14th, 2021
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Ordered 3 days ago and never got the confirmation number or tracking number I was suppose to receive within 48 hours. Kinda weird, emailed BCA and never got a response.

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Good morning! Please check your spam or promotions tabs as emails are sometimes auto sorted. We do not work on weekends and right now, due to limited staffing are responding to emails in 3 business days on average. If you want to message us your email I can check and make sure everything was processed correctly.

Thumbnail of user miguels312
California
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January 6th, 2023
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Ordered AR-15 Nov 24th 2022 from BCA. It took them 20 minutes to charge my card. Product finally arrived in AZ 3 weeks later. Had to be sent back (not going to expand on that, this is for their customer service, alone) to BCA for a full refund. BCA got their product on on Dec 27th 2022 at end of day. I verified this with the tracking number I provided BCA with, their response was we have not received it. I then provided BCA with tracking number, tracking history, and proof that one of BCA employees' signed for return. After countless UNANSWERED calls and emails, here I am Jan 6th 2023 no gun (cuz it was a 10lb paper weight) and no refund. BCA was excellent when charging me for product but try and get them to do the right thing by their customers is beyond their ability to be good merchants. Shame on you BCA (Bear Creek Arsenal)! I will make sure every single person I come across in the shooting ranges knows what type or merchants you actually are BCA.

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Please, please, please check BBB and Yelp to see just how criminal BCA's customer service actually is. Their products are substandard, their customer service is deplorable.

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I still do not have a correct or verifiable answer. How sad

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Thumbnail of user nesbyb
Tennessee
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March 6th, 2023
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Purchsed 223 wylde upper for AR-15. Mounted to a 80% polymer receiver i built, perfect fit, shoots great put about 1k round thru the upper so far, shooting 5.56

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Michigan
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January 19th, 2023

Recently purchased a BCA branded 3x9x40 scope w/lockable turrets. Man, what value for your money. More than expected, came with rings and lense cleaning cloth, ect. I like it! Thanks, BCA.

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Thumbnail of user anthonyw1472
Oregon
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February 16th, 2023

I received the Left Side upper and Right Sidt BCG. My review is strictly customer service based. Long story short, after 4 days of leaving messages and being ignored I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and within 10 minutes BCA contacted me and initiated the RMA return. It shouldn't have come to that, but in reading through BBB complaints, this seems to me the MO!

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Thumbnail of user michaelw5723
Washington
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February 18th, 2024
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I'm very happy with the uppers I have received from BCA I consider the right side charging upper to be a superior design for civilians that purchase AR's with the direct impingement system as there is "zero" blow back.
I do have a couple of suggestions and request for BCA:
1. Team up with Sierra Bullets and Create the 475 Bear Hammer based on the.425 Westley Richards Case for the BC10 platform.

https://revivaler.com/the-425-westley-richards/

2. Create a pump action only upper for all AR platforms that BCA manufactures. A standard angled foregrip with a slot milled into the forearm can accommodate and would not have to have a hole for the gas block in the barrel. This simple modification would make your rifles 50 state legal and would be an alternative to the lever action AR.

3. An economical sporter type lower to compete with the more expensive and made in the USA sporter lowers such as Fightlite SCR and Foxtrot Mike Ranch rifle.

https://fightlite.com/scr-16-bkm

https://fm-products.com/

4. Have a bi-annual giveaway based on concepts and suggestions given to BCA that makes it to production.

My request is for a side charging BC15 upper with a standard 20 inch AR Handguard/Forearm for a prototype I wish to create for BCA manufacture.

Thanks, and salute to great products made and sold for the common US Patriot.

475 Bear Creek Sledge Hammer
February 9th, 2023
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Would love to see BCA introduce a 450 marlin necked up to.475 on your AR10 platform. Barnes makes a 400 grain solid and X bullet. Something to consider for hunting Brown Bear up in Alaska. Maybe send some Brown Bear guides a couple for back up and get some reviews on it. Just sayin' you guys make a great product. I now enjoy shooting AR's. Your side charging uppers mitigates the gases coming out of the rear charging handle and getting in my eyes and face with how I like to shoot with my nose indexing on the rear of the charging handle. Thanks

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Thumbnail of user timk841
Missouri
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August 24th, 2023

I have bought several items from Bear Creek Arsenal because I like building & shooting ARs. BCA parts reliably fit not only with BCA parts but also any other parts that I mix & match with,

Thank you & please keep building quality inexpensive reliable parts

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350 UPPER, 350 barrel, gas block & tube & Glock trigger setup in the last month.

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Thumbnail of user jorgee16
Texas
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November 28th, 2018

Ordered an upper that was "in stock", after a week I got an email stating it was "out of stock" and to reply asap so we can "discuss what to do about the situation". I did and they offered me other uppers they had in stock. I said no thanks but I can wait a couple weeks if the one I ordered will be back in stock soon otherwise I want a refund. I Never heard back after that... 4 days later I call them to see what the deal is. Turned out there is only one person that deals with out of stock orders and she wasn't there. Nor was there any other manager or supervisor available to talk to. All they could do was take down my call back info, to which they never called me back... I Ended up going thru my credit card company and disputed the charge based on the fact that they never sent the items I paid for and were giving me the run around.

After this I looked at their BBB score and I wish I would have seen it sooner because apparently I'm not the only one who's had a similar experience with BCA.

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Georgia
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April 8th, 2023

I have the 16" hammer forged M4 nitride upper in 5.56 and recently got to try it out in a CMP match.
I would have earned a pin if my offhand didn't suck!

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South Carolina
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April 13th, 2023

I own a couple of products from Bear Creek arsenal. Their chf barrel is awesome and is one of the most accurate rifles I have. I will definitely buy in the future!

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