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kymasabe · October 15, 2021, 12:52 PM

So, while I'm busy fooling around with my stuck-like-chuck cases in my Bushmaster barrels, I decided to roll the dice on a complete BCA side charging upper receiver. It's heavier than I expected, I'm not a fan of phosphate coated barrels (prefer nitride), and not sure if I'm in love with the side charging handle set-up. I'm on the fence about whether or not to keep it.
Is .223 Wylde, 16 inch barrel, carbine length gas, 1:8 twist, free float 12inch M-LOK handguard, A2 flash hider.
Paid $220.00 for it with free shipping.
This is another example of why I should not window-shop online at 2:00AM when I can't sleep.
Anyone have any experience with these things that might help me decide whether to keep it or send it back?

October 15, 2021, 12:52 PM	#1
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,747	Bear Creek Arsenal Side Charging Upper... So, while I'm busy fooling around with my stuck-like-chuck cases in my Bushmaster barrels, I decided to roll the dice on a complete BCA side charging upper receiver. It's heavier than I expected, I'm not a fan of phosphate coated barrels (prefer nitride), and not sure if I'm in love with the side charging handle set-up. I'm on the fence about whether or not to keep it. Is .223 Wylde, 16 inch barrel, carbine length gas, 1:8 twist, free float 12inch M-LOK handguard, A2 flash hider. Paid $220.00 for it with free shipping. This is another example of why I should not window-shop online at 2:00AM when I can't sleep. Anyone have any experience with these things that might help me decide whether to keep it or send it back? __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.