Is Cold Hammer Forged better?

[dxnjxhn]

I'm building my first AR and am debating between choosing the the standard BCM 16" upper or their cold hammer forged upper (they call it BFH).

what are the pros and cons of having the barrel be cold hammer forged? I heard it increases durability, but reduces accuracy? I don't mind the extra cost, I just want to know if CHF is better overall for my first build.

Also, what's the difference between having the regular cold hammer forged upper vs. their enhanced lightweight BFH, it's the same price so I'm wondering if there's any trade off on picking either or other than weight like durability or accuracy?

Any and al opinions welcome, thanks everyone!

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[v0lcom13sn0w]

for a little extra, if i was choosing between the two id buy the CHF barrel. i have no experience with CHF barrels but theyre said to be more consistant throughout the bore. that being said none of my AR barrels are CHF and im happy with them and their accuracy.

just about everything from BCM is of high quality. i dont think you'll go wrong or be disappointed with either

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

I think it has more to do with who is making the barrel as opposed to how it's made when determining quality. I have both chf and non-chf barrels, and they both shoot around 1-1.5moa. (PSA brand)

 

[dxnjxhn]

for a little extra, if i was choosing between the two id buy the CHF barrel. i have no experience with CHF barrels but theyre said to be more consistant throughout the bore. that being said none of my AR barrels are CHF and im happy with them and their accuracy.

just about everything from BCM is of high quality. i dont think you'll go wrong or be disappointed with either

Awesome thanks!

 

[dxnjxhn]

I think it has more to do with who is making the barrel as opposed to how it's made when determining quality. I have both chf and non-chf barrels, and they both shoot around 1-1.5moa. (PSA brand)

yeah I just keep hearing BCM is good so I think I'll go with the BFH

 

[spider]

Durability and precision are common with CHF barrels, the cut of the rifling makes its pretty sharp and long lasting for a CHF barrel.

As for those upper difference, if you plan on just shooting from a table, go with the regular one. If you plan on carrying your rifle or putting it on your body alot, then go light weight. Just know, that is just the upper thats lightweight, so that is probably a difference of 4 ounces, which is like half a block of cream cheese.

If you want to go true light weight, get a light weight bolt carrier group and a different buffer spring/weight set up and a light weight handguard, something even more skeletonized or made of different materials.

It is only money.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

yeah I just keep hearing BCM is good so I think I'll go with the BFH

my local law enforcement agency allows their officers to use their own rifles for duty as long as they meet or exceed the specs and qualify with them. they are only allowed to have 3 brands. daniel defense, colt and BCM.

 

[Ura-Ki]

YES!

Hammer forging used to get blasted for being the least accurate of the types of process's in manufacturing of barrels!
It took companies like SAKO and Ruger, to bring them main stream to show the world that what they thought was bad is actually very good!
Now, if a company wanted to combine some of the process's, our barrels could be better yet, imagine a hammer forged barrel with the final rifling profile done old school Cut Rifling, I bet that would produce some of the most amazing barrels yet!

 

[TTSX]

my local law enforcement agency allows their officers to use their own rifles for duty as long as they meet or exceed the specs and qualify with them. they are only allowed to have 3 brands. daniel defense, colt and BCM.

Anderson has a horse on their receivers, too so... Same thing.

In seriousness, I'm surprised FN isn't on that list. It's not like they arm the world or anything

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

Anderson has a horse on their receivers, too so... Same thing.

In seriousness, I'm surprised FN isn't on that list. It's not like they arm the world or anything

no doubt. i was surprised when he(LEO friend who built a duty rifle) told me the rifle had to be of those 3 brands....surprised a lot of companies arent on that list.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I was kinda wondering how FN didn't make the grade, unless it's one of those "Made in the U.S.A" kind of deals, which is kind of a stupid policy considering most handguns are European!

 

[dxnjxhn]

Durability and precision are common with CHF barrels, the cut of the rifling makes its pretty sharp and long lasting for a CHF barrel.

As for those upper difference, if you plan on just shooting from a table, go with the regular one. If you plan on carrying your rifle or putting it on your body alot, then go light weight. Just know, that is just the upper thats lightweight, so that is probably a difference of 4 ounces, which is like half a block of cream cheese.

If you want to go true light weight, get a light weight bolt carrier group and a different buffer spring/weight set up and a light weight handguard, something even more skeletonized or made of different materials.

It is only money.

Hahahaha indeed it is only money and I think I'll just go with the regular BFH instead of lightweight, just to have a longer lasting barrel

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

I was kinda wondering how FN didn't make the grade, unless it's one of those "Made in the U.S.A" kind of deals, which is kind of a stupid policy considering most handguns are European!

ya 11.5" minimum barrel length too for salem. in keizer its 10.5" and theyre not nearly as picky as salem.

 

[Stomper]

no doubt. i was surprised when he(LEO friend who built a duty rifle) told me the rifle had to be of those 3 brands....surprised a lot of companies arent on that list.

Sounds like "chief armorer's" bias to me.....

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

Sounds like "chief armorer's" bias to me.....

sounds like a fudd to me

 

[Stomper]

sounds like a fudd to me

That's what I said......

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

@dxnjxhn i expect a build thread on this rifle!!

 

[Stomper]

@dxnjxhn i expect a build thread on this rifle!!

Yeah, this will make up over 80% of your grade for the semester.

 

[dxnjxhn]

@dxnjxhn i expect a build thread on this rifle!!

hahaha I'm just buying the complete BCM upper and lower so technically not a "build" but will def try and upload all the parts I put on when things come back in stock

I don't have the tools nor the knowledge to fully "build" one from an 80% lower yet, but hopefully soon!

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

hahaha I'm just buying the complete BCM upper and lower so technically not a "build" but will def try and upload all the parts I put on when things come back in stock

make the thread, take pics, show us targets with groupings...etc.. this site needs more of that.

we'll definately be super judgmental