@@gregchilders6778 absolutely. Bear creek sells barrels separately. I’d suggest if you see something you want to buy it quickly. There products sell out fast and sometimes don’t come back in stock for months.
I know I’m replying a year later but just letting you all know a lot of barrels uppers are on sale at bear creeks website. Bear claw fluted barrels low as $114 and saw a .300 blackout ar complete for $349
I have the Bear Claw, it gives the barrel a really cool and higher end look. I would love to see a Stainless Nitride barrel with the diamond flutes, that I think would be impressive.
BCA used to be my go to. Lately they have more than damn near doubled their prices. Jan.2020 I bought an upper that cost me $205, great deal. May 2020 bought the same exact upper again for a twin build, cost me $297. Didn't complain too much as the pandemic hit and prices went up everywhere. Now, the same upper is $389. Part of what attracted me to BCA was a very decent product at a very reasonable price, they're beginning to be over priced for what you get. Prices come back down, I'll be building my 3rd BCA. If not, I'm rolling with Trybe Defense with Optics Planets for a better quality upper for $319. For $400+ you're better of custom building from the ground up
Glad you kept the box w/ my address off the screen for that last Diamond fluted. Thing arrived 2 days later, she’s gorgeous & perform flawlessly. Ive bought 4 diff uppers from BCA & couldn’t be happier w/ their performance. Only drawback is the inability for the customer to select different size handrails for each upper. I ended up having to buy 2 additional ones for my builds
I have the Bear claw one in 223 wylde but would like to have the diamond flute to look like the Bear claw colors in 6.5 Grendel or in 6mm arc when you get around to making them.
Its about performance Who cares if it looks cool.? I know that I do? I know if it's from BCA its going to perform and at the price point it's one of those things that somebody can definitely afford to upgrade to? There's plenty of other companies out there that don't come close to the performance of Bear Creek Arsenal aw higher price points so do be able to afford not only a decent performing upper but also be able to add on the upgrades like the fluted barrel is one of the many reasons why I love Bear Creek Arsenal anyone out there doing a Glock build they have great Glock barrels for cheap it's how I originally stumbled across these guys
I'll share an idea with you since im a bear creek arsenal fan and customer. The fluting of the barrel in such a way as to act as a harmonics resonator the wave up and down crossing to the end as to change barrel harmonics for maximum accuracy. If you do it and get it to work call it a Tarwater fluted BARREL . after my Cherokee great great great grandfather CHIEF Tarwater. 👍
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal look up the barrel harmonics videos its a wave up and down and the points cross by changing the distance of the intersecting points it should change the harmonic pitch of the barrel . kinda like a tuning fork or bell shaving it will change the pitch.
I sent a 20” SS fluted 6.5 Grendel barrel back to them, it shot more like a shotgun than a rifle. I ran factory ammunition and various hand loads consisting of 6 different powders and 5 different bullets, smallest group was 2 1/8” at 100 yards. Funniest thing was I never got a reply from BCA, NO RESPONSE!!
I have a old DPMS 16in ss bull barrel upper would this make a good truck gun are they good uppers back 10 12yrs ago ? Can't put iron sights due to off set gas block but what about a trigicon mro? Or should I try to sell it and go more mil spec?
Fluting does help with cooling. But you stated that it makes them heat up slower. This isn't necessarily true, Because when you lower the mass you also lower the amount of time it takes to heat it up, at a given round count. For example pencil barrels heat up quick and then whip around like spaghetti. So depending on heat dissipation added by the flutes, you might find your barrel heats up faster with them. But it will also cool off faster than without them. Fluting can also has an effect on barrel harmonics. Given an AR is a semi auto gun this effect might not matter but it does happen.
Yep, perfect Christmas themed build. I would actually love one of these in red and white, then blue upper/lower with snowflake pattern (if the upper/lower are machined from SS or Titanium, then I would use my laser to remove the blue paint so the snowflakes would be shiny polished metal). Why this weird Holiday themed build? Because I could, no other logical reason. I think it would look silly running around in a Santa hat and fake beard too, so all the more reason to say "why not?", lol, life's too short to take seriously!
Hey Daniel, glad you like it! We have very low stock of everything right now due to high demand, but are working hard to build it back up soon. Keep an eye out on the website and social media for when things come back in stock
I gotta have the one that you mentioned is your favorite. The next to the last one you showed. looks like it's a 16 inch barrel which is what I want in 223 wylde or 556 either, but I can not find it your web site.
Hey Ken, unfortunately we're out of stock of a lot of uppers right now due to high demand. Keep an eye out on social media for when they come back in stock
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal you have all the pieces to build one though. I just now ordered a complete upper side charge, 16 inch barrel 12 inch MLOK hand guard. Then I ordered your stainless steel spiral flute barrel when I get these I'll swap out the barrels and I'll have that identical Bear Claw upper that's in your video. What I can not understand is why BCA would not do this barrel swap for me. BCA is a great company and I've bought several complete uppers, but the customer service for a simple request is lacking...
@@Ken-hh3zf We're experiencing really high demand and have to focus on manufacturing and building our most popular items right now. Unfortunately we aren't able to do custom orders, due to this and our inventory system. Hope you understand and enjoy your upper
Have a spiral fluted 22", 224valkyrie. Taped it off and used brake caliper red high heat paint. Filled in flutes with red. My son thought it looked really cool. Lol
Yeah, so this is a sales pitch because they don't give any cons. And I'm sooo concerned about how my friends and range buddies will be impressed with my gear. Look, I'll shoot a rusty piece of dog crap if it'll hit the bullseye and functions properly. Shooting isn't supposed to be a debutant ball. It's about accuracy and function. But I guess if that's what it takes to get more fems shooting, more power to ya!
Why the heck would you want aside charging ar-platform? The point of the charging handle being on top is its ambidextrous, i.e. your firing hand nerver leaves the weapon and you maintain positive workspace.
I have a question: I have a 556 ar15 (top charging) without fluting and it has the mlok rail. How do I tell if it is the 14.5 with a pinned muzzle or a 16 with a threaded barrel? Removing the barrel is also not an option
Hey, I would suggest taking off your handguard and measuring from where the barrel nut meets the upper receiver to the beginning of the muzzle device, then add 5/8 inches to that measurement (if you don't want to take off the flash hider)
You gave absolutely no information about "Pros and Cons" in the title. You gave absolutely no information about how fluting may affect barrel harmonics, accuracy, heat (no data). What is that data? Just for looks right? All you did was show some flutes. No useful info what so ever. bummer. Need to do better.
I'm sick and tired of jerks buying gun parts cause they look cool. This is just stupid. It does nothing for you. Want to look good? Learn how to shoot because an anodized part of any kind will do nothing for your shooting. Zero F's given. Wise Up. NOW! I am running parts that WORK.
All pros, no cons. Good honest review there. In a nutshell, they look awesome.
Man that diamond fluted barrel is gorgeous, I wish I had that in mine!!
It arrived at my doorstep 2 days after this video. It’s gorgeous & performs flawlessly
A coworker of mine has a 223 wylde with the diamond fluting. Definitely a good look and a great shooting barrel
I wish It was available when I bought mine, looks awesome
Can a 223 flute/barrel fit on a .556 AR-15???
@@gregchilders6778 absolutely. Bear creek sells barrels separately. I’d suggest if you see something you want to buy it quickly. There products sell out fast and sometimes don’t come back in stock for months.
I know I’m replying a year later but just letting you all know a lot of barrels uppers are on sale at bear creeks website. Bear claw fluted barrels low as $114 and saw a .300 blackout ar complete for $349
I have the Bear Claw, it gives the barrel a really cool and higher end look. I would love to see a Stainless Nitride barrel with the diamond flutes, that I think would be impressive.
I have an 18inch in 223 Wylde and Bear Claw flutes . Bad to the bone ! A GREAT upper and accurate too !
Just got one the other day arrived within 4 days great shooter definitely will be buying another soon
Whatsup BCA. You guys are awesome. 3rd purchase so far love my rifles
Great to hear Tyler! Appreciate the support
BCA used to be my go to. Lately they have more than damn near doubled their prices. Jan.2020 I bought an upper that cost me $205, great deal. May 2020 bought the same exact upper again for a twin build, cost me $297. Didn't complain too much as the pandemic hit and prices went up everywhere. Now, the same upper is $389. Part of what attracted me to BCA was a very decent product at a very reasonable price, they're beginning to be over priced for what you get. Prices come back down, I'll be building my 3rd BCA. If not, I'm rolling with Trybe Defense with Optics Planets for a better quality upper for $319. For $400+ you're better of custom building from the ground up
@@KPeteE Raw material costs are still incredibly high. We're doing our best to lower prices
Because the price is going up so much that's why I can't buy one now I want a complete 308 rifle
Not exponentially heavier... linearly heavier.
I had no idea. I just like fluted barrels bc they look cool.
Glad you kept the box w/ my address off the screen for that last Diamond fluted. Thing arrived 2 days later, she’s gorgeous & perform flawlessly.
Ive bought 4 diff uppers from BCA & couldn’t be happier w/ their performance. Only drawback is the inability for the customer to select different size handrails for each upper. I ended up having to buy 2 additional ones for my builds
I have one of your barrels with the "hornets nest" pattern, absolutely love it.
I have the Bear claw one in 223 wylde but would like to have the diamond flute to look like the Bear claw colors in 6.5 Grendel or in 6mm arc when you get around to making them.
The Black Wolf is 🔥
For when looking cool is more important than accuracy!
Just waiting for the upper I want to get back in stock.
BCA flash hider is the Pontiac Grand Prix of AR barrels
Its about performance Who cares if it looks cool.? I know that I do? I know if it's from BCA its going to perform and at the price point it's one of those things that somebody can definitely afford to upgrade to? There's plenty of other companies out there that don't come close to the performance of Bear Creek Arsenal aw higher price points so do be able to afford not only a decent performing upper but also be able to add on the upgrades like the fluted barrel is one of the many reasons why I love Bear Creek Arsenal anyone out there doing a Glock build they have great Glock barrels for cheap it's how I originally stumbled across these guys
I'll share an idea with you since im a bear creek arsenal fan and customer. The fluting of the barrel in such a way as to act as a harmonics resonator the wave up and down crossing to the end as to change barrel harmonics for maximum accuracy. If you do it and get it to work call it a Tarwater fluted BARREL . after my Cherokee great great great grandfather CHIEF Tarwater. 👍
Sounds awesome, I'll look into it!
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal look up the barrel harmonics videos its a wave up and down and the points cross by changing the distance of the intersecting points it should change the harmonic pitch of the barrel . kinda like a tuning fork or bell shaving it will change the pitch.
Was lookin at bcm uppers but then got confused when i found their flutted barrel was cheaper than non fluted
I sent a 20” SS fluted 6.5 Grendel barrel back to them, it shot more like a shotgun than a rifle. I ran factory ammunition and various hand loads consisting of 6 different powders and 5 different bullets, smallest group was 2 1/8” at 100 yards. Funniest thing was I never got a reply from BCA, NO RESPONSE!!
Hey, sorry to hear that. Can you send me your email either here or via direct message on social media and we can look into it for you?
Wonder if this got resolved, or if any of it was even true
fluted barrels do look awesome
can you paint over a parkerized barrel or black nitride and if so which is better?
The diamond fluting with the Melanite looks awesome. Idk if you guys offer them of not. But I'm going to look lol
I have a old DPMS 16in ss bull barrel upper would this make a good truck gun are they good uppers back 10 12yrs ago ? Can't put iron sights due to off set gas block but what about a trigicon mro? Or should I try to sell it and go more mil spec?
Can a 223 flute/barrel fit on a .556 AR-15???
Yes, 223 Wylde uses the same magazines and bolt carrier group as 5.56
The back drop is the floor and he is laying down looking up😂
Fluting does help with cooling. But you stated that it makes them heat up slower. This isn't necessarily true, Because when you lower the mass you also lower the amount of time it takes to heat it up, at a given round count. For example pencil barrels heat up quick and then whip around like spaghetti. So depending on heat dissipation added by the flutes, you might find your barrel heats up faster with them. But it will also cool off faster than without them.
Fluting can also has an effect on barrel harmonics. Given an AR is a semi auto gun this effect might not matter but it does happen.
Can you guys please do a video on your muzzle device. Would really like to more about function and the intent. Thank you
Great suggestion! I'll see what we can do 👍
Are there any other methods to speed up the cool down of a barrel after firing ?
So... any cons? The Video is labeled “pros and cons”
just that they cost more??
Hey Dave, yes price is really the only con. We meant to cover that, but Nathan forgot
nice products!
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal DAMMIT NATHAN lol jk
@@reaganriddle1583 😂
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal 😂 Nathan makin dave mad
Need some stainless 20 inch heavy 6mm arc barrels with and without threaded ends
We're working on making 6mm arc, give us a good few months though
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal awesome thanks for what I guys do
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal where’s the ARC?
Tacticool candy cane
Yep, perfect Christmas themed build. I would actually love one of these in red and white, then blue upper/lower with snowflake pattern (if the upper/lower are machined from SS or Titanium, then I would use my laser to remove the blue paint so the snowflakes would be shiny polished metal).
Why this weird Holiday themed build? Because I could, no other logical reason. I think it would look silly running around in a Santa hat and fake beard too, so all the more reason to say "why not?", lol, life's too short to take seriously!
Are you guys working on 6mm ARC?
Yes sir, not going to be until next year though probably
I am building a ar10 an looking for barrels .. that black wolf would look great
Hey Daniel, glad you like it! We have very low stock of everything right now due to high demand, but are working hard to build it back up soon. Keep an eye out on the website and social media for when things come back in stock
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal thanks ..
I gotta have the one that you mentioned is your favorite. The next to the last one you showed. looks like it's a 16 inch barrel which is what I want in 223 wylde or 556 either, but I can not find it your web site.
Hey Ken, unfortunately we're out of stock of a lot of uppers right now due to high demand. Keep an eye out on social media for when they come back in stock
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal you have all the pieces to build one though. I just now ordered a complete upper side charge, 16 inch barrel 12 inch MLOK hand guard. Then I ordered your stainless steel spiral flute barrel when I get these I'll swap out the barrels and I'll have that identical Bear Claw upper that's in your video. What I can not understand is why BCA would not do this barrel swap for me. BCA is a great company and I've bought several complete uppers, but the customer service for a simple request is lacking...
@@Ken-hh3zf We're experiencing really high demand and have to focus on manufacturing and building our most popular items right now. Unfortunately we aren't able to do custom orders, due to this and our inventory system. Hope you understand and enjoy your upper
Does haveing a *Ar Fluted* barrel. Make it easier to shoot Steal cased ammo through Ar?
Fluting shouldn't affect shooting brass or steel case
I would like to see a .223 wylde,,diamond cut,,rear charging 16",stainlesssteel. No coating. Haha,,,that's just me.
Oops,,,complete upper!!
Hopefully in the future!
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal thanks!! Haha!! As capt.Picard would say,,make it so!!
Exponentially heavier? Fractionally heavier maybe. :)
The only con I see is your current prices on these & your standard uppers.
High raw material costs have forced us to raise them. We'll adjust prices as soon as we can
Cool.
Can we get more 458 socom as soon as i got to buy one they sold out :(
Working on making more. Due to high demand a lot of things have sold out
The "diamond" fluting would be sweet two-toned.
Have a spiral fluted 22", 224valkyrie. Taped it off and used brake caliper red high heat paint. Filled in flutes with red. My son thought it looked really cool. Lol
@@impenyless sounds awesome, I would love to see it brother
Can I get a diamond cut in 5.56
We're working on more fluted options. Might have that sometime soon
You didn't even play one song with any of the flute barrels!
I dont see the diamond one in stock cmon man
Hey Moises, our fluted options are very popular and go out of stock quickly. Follow us on social media to be the first to know when they're back!
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal i appreciate it!! And i am following i really want one ☝🏻!! whats the best gas block flow for a 16”? Mid lengh or carbine lengh?
Yeah, so this is a sales pitch because they don't give any cons. And I'm sooo concerned about how my friends and range buddies will be impressed with my gear. Look, I'll shoot a rusty piece of dog crap if it'll hit the bullseye and functions properly. Shooting isn't supposed to be a debutant ball. It's about accuracy and function. But I guess if that's what it takes to get more fems shooting, more power to ya!
Hey William, higher price is really the only con. We meant to cover that in the video, but Nathan forgot
It's a company making a video about their own stuff, of course they want it to sell. Your ignorance is showing cheif
Lmao this has to be one of the dumbest comments I’ve ever seen on RUclips
Why the heck would you want aside charging ar-platform? The point of the charging handle being on top is its ambidextrous, i.e. your firing hand nerver leaves the weapon and you maintain positive workspace.
Hey Dillon, see our video about this topic here: ruclips.net/video/p5-fSx7JEbk/видео.html
Do some research and you can answer your own question. There's even this handy video site called RUclips where the topic is covered by many people.
I have a question: I have a 556 ar15 (top charging) without fluting and it has the mlok rail. How do I tell if it is the 14.5 with a pinned muzzle or a 16 with a threaded barrel?
Removing the barrel is also not an option
Hey, I would suggest taking off your handguard and measuring from where the barrel nut meets the upper receiver to the beginning of the muzzle device, then add 5/8 inches to that measurement (if you don't want to take off the flash hider)
@@Bear_Creek_Arsenal thank you
You gave absolutely no information about "Pros and Cons" in the title. You gave absolutely no information about how fluting may affect barrel harmonics, accuracy, heat (no data). What is that data? Just for looks right? All you did was show some flutes. No useful info what so ever. bummer. Need to do better.
I'm sick and tired of jerks buying gun parts cause they look cool. This is just stupid. It does nothing for you. Want to look good? Learn how to shoot because an anodized part of any kind will do nothing for your shooting. Zero F's given. Wise Up. NOW! I am running parts that WORK.