Battle of bottom barrel,budget friendly barrels.

[CamoDeafie]

So. I know for AR15 barrels its largely "you get what you pay for"; but.. just spitballing here..

So budget friendly barrels..

Supposing A2 fixed upper, A2 front sight tower to install...
Gas Length, Rifle.
Caliber, 5.56

Barrel lengths, 18" to 20".

Color, black preferred.
In stock much preferred

Brands...

Bear Creek-Only 20" heavy. Needs front sight install. 4150 CMV Nitride

KAK's OE series 18" rifle gas, needs front sight install, 4150 CMV Nitride

KAK Govt pencil 20" rifle-needs to send in for front sight base install, chrome lined 41v50 phosphate


Del-Ton , 20" 1:9 4150 CMV, has FSB installed

Ballistic Advantage 18" OPS 12 CRMO currently out of stock on pinned FSB options

I don't know how much John at Retro Arms Works will charge to install FSB on the the two options that don't have FSB install options.

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[arakboss]

How much is the BCA barrel?

 

[CamoDeafie]

How much is the BCA barrel?

Bear Creek 20" heavy profile, $118.99

KAK OE 18", $139.95

KAK govt 20", $199.99-chrome lined

Del-Ton 20", $152.50 or $153.25 (no chrome to chrome lined)

Ballistic Advantage 18", $185.00

 

[arakboss]

Bear Creek 20" heavy profile, $118.99

KAK OE 18", $139.95

KAK govt 20", $199.99-chrome lined

Del-Ton 20", $152.50 or $153.25 (no chrome to chrome lined)

Ballistic Advantage 18", $185.00

Depending on what install cost is on FSB, I would consider ordering this complete upper with bcg/ch. Then sell the parts you don't want. Gunsmiths don't work cheap these days.

BC-15 | 5.56 NATO Carry Handle Upper | 20" Parkerized Heavy Barrel | 1:7 Twist | Rifle Length Gas System | Rifle Handguard | A2 Front Sight & Carry Handle

Shop BCA's rifle length 5.56 nato featuring a billet upper receiver and modeled after an M14 classic style rifle. Shop this high accuracy upper now!the USA!

www.bearcreekarsenal.com

 

[CamoDeafie]

As to why I'm even thinking this.. I have a PSA M16A2 GOVT marked joke semi-only lower that needs an upper. I already have a 16" Midlength A2, a 16" flat top carbine with "mock" (more like original Bushmaster) Dissipator setup, and a registered 12" C7 SBR

Edit. I no want flat tops.

 

[Koda]

$120

AR-STONER Barrel AR-15 223 Remington (Wylde) Heavy Contour 1 8 Twist

The AR-STONER AR-15 .223 Remington (Wylde) Heavy Contour Barrel is perfect for use in competition where accuracy and reliable function are important...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[CamoDeafie]

Lets see. What do I already have to go towards this build..

PSA M16A2 Government Property marked lower

A2 grip (they seem to multiply)

Rifle length buffer tube assembly and Doublestar Ace Fixed skeletal stock (could swap for just A2 stock and spacer)

Surplus Ammo BCG

A2 height virgin front sight tower/base



So looks like if I build out the lower first, then all I'd really need is an A2 upper plus barrel and CH.

 

[CamoDeafie]

AR-STONER Barrel AR-15 223 Remington (Wylde) Heavy Contour 1 8 Twist

The AR-STONER AR-15 .223 Remington (Wylde) Heavy Contour Barrel is perfect for use in competition where accuracy and reliable function are important...

www.midwayusa.com

Its not black and I just know where this is gonna go

 

[Koda]

As to why I'm even thinking this.. I have a PSA M16A2 GOVT marked joke semi-only lower that needs an upper.

On sale complet A3 upper exactly what you want $450. (reg: $660).

AR-STONER AR-15 A3 Upper Receiver Assembly w/ Carry Handle 5.56x45mm

Designed to meet Customer's needs, the AR-STONER AR-15 A3 Upper Receiver Assembly provides function, style and affordability for today’s AR-15....

www.midwayusa.com

I have no experience myself but Ive never read a good review of BCA anything. I have used AR Stoner parts and for budget brand they all work.

 

[CamoDeafie]

On sale complet A3 upper exactly what you want $450. (reg: $660).

AR-STONER AR-15 A3 Upper Receiver Assembly w/ Carry Handle 5.56x45mm

Designed to meet Customer's needs, the AR-STONER AR-15 A3 Upper Receiver Assembly provides function, style and affordability for today’s AR-15....

www.midwayusa.com

I have no experience myself but Ive never read a good review of BCA anything. I have used AR Stoner parts and for budget brand they all work.

UH. A2.. no flat tops... please? Lol


I see Delta Team Tactical offers an A2 upper with Rock River rear sight, Forward Assist, dust cover for $170; not sure if M4 feedramps.

Ive had great experience with M&A Parts' A2 upper with rear sight and M4 feedramps (its my 16" Midlength)

I do also see that JSE Surplus lists an A2 upper from $109(stripped basic black) to $239 (retro grey with A2 sight assembly, FA assembly, dust cover assembly)

 

[Koda]

UH. A2.. no flat tops... please? Lol

ah crap, the dark photo made me think it was an old school upper. I dont know my A1s A2s etc.

 

[CamoDeafie]

ah crap, the dark photo made me think it was an old school upper. I dont know my A1s A2s etc.

Easy. Commercial "A3" are flat tops.

 

[Koda]

Easy. Commercial "A3" are flat tops.

After all these years I might just have finally learned this... Im a modern tacticool flat topper myself but admit I always thought it would be cool to own a retro A1 whatever 16in commando AR.

 

[arakboss]

On sale complet A3 upper exactly what you want $450. (reg: $660).

AR-STONER AR-15 A3 Upper Receiver Assembly w/ Carry Handle 5.56x45mm

Designed to meet Customer's needs, the AR-STONER AR-15 A3 Upper Receiver Assembly provides function, style and affordability for today’s AR-15....

www.midwayusa.com

I have no experience myself but Ive never read a good review of BCA anything. I have used AR Stoner parts and for budget brand they all work.

The upper you linked to is the same upper I linked to. Why pay $450 when you can get the same upper for $270?

 

[Koda]

Hopefully to make up for my blunder...

20inA2 upper complete assembly for $650, reg $830. These retro builds are expensive.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-20-chf-1-7-a2-rifle-length-556-prem-ar15-upper-assembly-w-bcg-ch-carry-handle.html

 

[Koda]

The upper you linked to is the same upper I linked to. Why pay $450 when you can get the same upper for $270?

Ive never read a good review of BCA.

 

[Yarome]

Ballistic Advantage 18" OPS 12 CRMO currently out of stock on pinned FSB options

Unless price is the paramount and you're just looking for "anything" that will pipe smoke.... Bang for your buck... the BA is a no brainer, IMHO.

 

[CamoDeafie]

After all these years I might just have finally learned this... Im a modern tacticool flat topper myself but admit I always thought it would be cool to own a retro A1 whatever 16in commando AR.

M16 and M16A1 rear sight no elevation adjustments

A1 adds forward assist

A2 adds brass deflector bump, and new elevation adjustable rear sight assembly.

Canada C7 is A1 upper with brass deflector bump added. Marketed by Colt as "A2 upper with Field Sight"

Hopefully to make up for my blunder...

20inA2 upper complete assembly for $650, reg $830. These retro builds are expensive.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-20-chf-1-7-a2-rifle-length-556-prem-ar15-upper-assembly-w-bcg-ch-carry-handle.html

Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 20'' A2 1x9 Light Weight Barrel Assembly

Del-Ton, Inc AR-15 AR15 20' A2 lightweight barrel assembly. AR-15 AR15 20' pre-ban A2 upper assembly comes with barrel, bolt and carrier assembly, handguards and A2 upper. chrome moly barrel.

www.del-ton.com

Out of stock now;

JSE 20" 5.56 Gov't Profile 5.56 1x9 A2 Upper Complete - Limited Qty

20″ 5.56 Gov’t Profile Chamber 5.56 Barrel Twist- 1×9 Barrel Thread- 1/2×28 Barrel Steel 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium / Phosphate Finish Flash Hider- A2 Handguard Standard A2 Delta Ring Assembly Standard Delta Ring Forward Assist Assembly Standard Round Forward Assist Button Gas Block NA Sight-...

jsesurplus.com

Backordered

5.56 M-16 A2 Style Upper 1/7 Chrome Lined

Your best source for US Military legacy and current weapon platform parts and accessories

www.tntesales.com

JEEZ

FAR-15 A2 Rifle Upper

Your Source for Service Rifles: M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M14 / M1A & AR Types

www.fulton-armory.com

NOPE.

 

[arakboss]

Ive never read a good review of BCA.

BCA makes most of the AR Stoner products. They are the same uppers.


AR Stoner part #: 509-UA556RHB2017P-RHGFSCH

BCA part #: 509-UA556RHB2017P-RHGFSCH

 

[Koda]

BCA makes most of the AR Stoner products. They are the same uppers.


AR Stoner part #: 509-UA556RHB2017P-RHGFSCH

BCA part #: 509-UA556RHB2017P-RHGFSCH

had no idea.

I have nothing against BCA except Ive read bad reviews but maybe they are ok for budget builds?