Budget Side Charging AR-15

Geez…the good ole day when you could build a AR for under $400, that's what a handguard cost now, yea I'm exaggerating but just a bit

Thought this would be cool for cold climates since rear charging handles aren't super reliable in snowy places

How badly I wished I snagged a couple at $200 their standard uppers are over $350 now!! Used to be only $150 🙃

Just got mine today , 😎 waiting on my lower

Just ordered today the upper 16" in 7.62×39 and its side charging from BCA,.

So theres a difference in the BCA rifle chambered in 223 and the one chambered in 556? You cant run them both?

Now the dead island reload makes sense

I'm sure they are great rifles but I would never want a side charge AR, I shoot just fine with a rear charge AR

Your discount code isn't working right now. Is probably due to the pandemic. Thank you for the info anyways

I know this video is a bit old but the cupon code no longer work incase anyone was wondering

When you already own a Daewoo K2 but still want to get a side charging upper

Your video is awesome, any suggestion about the side handle keep loosen when it's hot. Thank you Sir!!

any body know if they make this to fit my beowulf?

I cant find a side charging ar under 7inch. I would like to build a ar9 sc in 5.5 anyone know of a company?

Are the side charging handles ambidextrous? Can I change sides?

Do you know the difference between a Mloc rail and the Mloc split rail ?

How are your BCA uppers holding up for you?

So i bought one of these uppers. and there is a small issue ive noticed. After around 150 to 200 rounds the charging handle becomes loose. This almost was bad for me because when i eventually noticed this As i went to charge the gun to fire, the charging handle came out of the socket. I tightened it back up as hard as i could with an alan wrench that was sufficient in lenght to give me enough leverage. and im still getting the problem. Ive debated securing it with locktite but i figured it would we a pain in the ass upon disassembly due to it then being LOCKED TIGHT. Is something wrong with my BCG or handle or are other people having this problem.

Question I want to get the 223 wylde in 16” parkerized side charger will your code still work

I did a build on one of these for a 6.8 hunting rifle. Scope clearance was the main reason this appealed to me, but the fact that the rear is sealed seemed like a nice benefit when shooting suppressed. Build quality seemed about equal to the Areo uppers I usually use. I squared the front prior to barrel installation, but it wasn't bad to begin with. With a budget or mid range barrel I wouldn't bother with that unless you already have the squaring tool.

The fact that you have to unscrew the handle every time you want to clean the BCG caused me a lot of heartburn. I don't have much faith in the handle staying screwed in while shooting many rounds. I disassembled my build and switched back to a regular upper. I'd pass on this setup for a primary weapon, or any rifle that you shoot and clean often. For a plinker, I'd buy another handle and screw for backup, and then store them in a buttstock compartment.

I’ve never had an issue with steel case ammo out of my 223 Wylde uppers. Wonder if you just got a little unlucky

So I just received my BCA .350 upper and I popped it on my S&W lower and it just wouldn't lime up with the buffer on the lower… It's side charging like the one in the video. Any thoughts?

I have the eagle lite upper with the right hand side charging handle. They come in left side charging as well. I’m running the 7.62×39. My 5.56×45 is rear charging. I gave it to my daughter because I never shoot it anymore. For starters imo I don’t feel like I’m going to punch myself in the face when charging. I can keep my eye on the target without even having to move or lower my rifle. Second if your running a long scope plus I have a day/night vision set up by bestsite the rear charging handle is almost impossible to get to! The left side of the upper receiver is completely closed! No forward assist at all even tho you can get it with one. My runs absolutely flawless! It’s sitting on an Anderson 5.56 lower and am using the unimag magazine from Ross defense system. Couldn’t be happier with it!

If ur right handed duh

Stop waving at me Everytime u let off the trigger son. Wtf dbag AF

Coupon code no longer valid.

I tried using your promo code at Bear Creek and it didn't work. Do you know why?

coupon code not working

does your coupon code still work?

I’m ordering a rear charger BCA. Dust shield keeps out sand and dirt VS being the receiver being open on both sides. I could see the charging handle opening going through brush. The rear charger is a 1/2 lb lighter to boot.

I just bought a Bear Creek Arsenal upper side charging complete upper in 458 socom for $292….I hope it works out well!

I like the concept, but it would be better if the handle was non cycling.

One of the things I can “guesstimate”, is that if you give this to a non-trained shooter they can get the general gist of it. Especially if we’re giving one to our loved ones that we also need to consider that most of us that have handled an ar-15 and knows how to manipulate it are more considered to know how to use it. However, giving this upper to a loved one using the K.I.S.S method is definitely something to lean about.

Safety off…

I want one of these, but in FDE! That would look awesome on my AR! It's all FDE with an A2 stock, Monstrum Prism sight, and a Magpul forward grip.

Thanks for review video. After watching i ordered a 7.5 223 upper side charge… unfortunately the discount code wouldn't work for the 7.5 upper side charge… Not sure why but thats what she told me when I called to order 😒

I’ve noticed that bear creek Arsenal doesn’t recognize your code anymore. Maybe something to reach out to them about

I was told you can turn the gas block around on one of the uppers and treat it like a bolt gun. Is that something you can do?

Does the handle come loose I just got a side charging handle upper from BCA and it comes loose I'm thinking of using loctite

My 10.5 BCA side charging upper in .556 is just days away. I've decided that #1 I need to spend more money I don't have on gun stuff #2 my wife is pissed (love it) #3 the upper looks so cool I need it but it will probably be a safe queen #4 my wife is pissed (love it). I've heard they get really dirty? Did you talk about the open space on the upper where the charging handle for a regular AR would be? Sorry if you did. I've seen people tape that up due to gas blowback? If that is true. I've heard it is heavy as well? Truly appreciate your review! thank you.

Shoestring ready

I can not find this upper on website

How do you clean it

Why do I want one? Cause I can.

I love my 6.5 from them . I can build an arsenal with BCA price point and slowly work my way up to BCM and socom ETC

I'd take one with a left side CH . damn man your making me want to give BCA my $ can not wait to build a 308 and 556 and 762×39 from them . gonna put them on AERO M4E1 lowers with cmc triggers BCM stock and grip

i have this upper, i think its great but watch your fingers

Does this upper come ready for me to put on a complete upper?