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bcm Barrels
« on: February 02, 2012, 08:51:08 AM »
Was just wondering what you guys recommend I am thinking of getting a bcm upper:

cold hammer forged or regular barrel not sure if its worth the little bit extra for the hammer forged?

Would you go with a govt or lightweight barrel?
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Re: bcm Barrels
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2012, 09:07:42 AM »
I have a standard lightweight 14.5" middy and really like it. 

After reading a lot of posts on BCM BFH barrels, I still don't know how much difference there really is.  Also, from what I read, it sounds like one would need to spend several times the value of a very nice rifle in ammo to ever be able to tell if the extra ~$80 was worth it.  I don't shoot that much, so I couldn't justify the extra cash.

I am 5'7" and picky about how guns feel.  I wanted the balance of the rifle as far to the rear as possible, so I went with a LW barrel.  It felt great until I loaded it down with a VFG, light and mount.  Ultimately, the LW weighs only a few ounces less (something like 2-3oz).
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Re: bcm Barrels
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2012, 10:44:52 AM »
By chance are you running this on a preban lower or did you have a muzzle brake installed? If muzzle brake which one?
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Re: bcm Barrels
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 12:54:22 PM »
I've got a 14.5" hammer forged with a PWS FSC556 installed (pinned/welded) on a Spikes lower (pinned stock) it's a great barrel/upper. Regardless of which BCM product(s) you choose, you've made a very respectable choice.
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Re: bcm Barrels
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 02:34:52 PM »
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I am 5'7" and picky about how guns feel.  I wanted the balance of the rifle as far to the rear as possible, so I went with a LW barrel.  It felt great until I loaded it down with a VFG, light and mount.  Ultimately, the LW weighs only a few ounces less (something like 2-3oz).

I'm only 5'10'', and I like all of my guns muzzle heavy. If I keep the stock tucked firmly in the pocket of my shoulder, the muzzle drops right where I want it. I can't shoot ultralight 16'' pencil barreled AR's worth crap, but bull barreled AR's just point easier for me.
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Re: bcm Barrels
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 02:37:11 PM »
Quote from: arsenuts411 on February 02, 2012, 10:44:52 AM
By chance are you running this on a preban lower or did you have a muzzle brake installed? If muzzle brake which one?

I had a Battlecomp 1.5 pinned by Doug at Delta Arsenal (he did an excellent job).  I run it on a post-ban at the moment. 

I really like it and don't intend to go back to any of the louder brakes unless they are intended to be a mount for a suppressor.  I understand the PWS FSC556 and TTO, among others, do a better job reducing recoil and muzzle rise, but they are all far more obnoxious for the shooter and range buddies. 
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Re: bcm Barrels
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2012, 04:15:31 PM »
Yeah, the FSC556 is great for muzzle rise, not so great for the noise factor  :)
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Re: bcm Barrels
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2012, 04:32:23 PM »
Quote from: arsenuts411 on February 02, 2012, 08:51:08 AM
Was just wondering what you guys recommend I am thinking of getting a bcm upper:

cold hammer forged or regular barrel not sure if its worth the little bit extra for the hammer forged?

Would you go with a govt or lightweight barrel?

I have both if you want to shoot them to compare weight etc etc. I'll actually be at High Rock on Sat morning letting another forum member shoot my M&P fs 45. If you want to meet me as well, I'll bring them. Just let me know.

I personally prefer the hammer forged barrel because it's more robust and can handle getting bang around more than the lightweight setup. I'm sure it will last longer too.

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Re: bcm Barrels
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2012, 05:03:35 PM »
I will let you know if i am heading up there i will drop you a pm by tomorrow evening if so
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Re: bcm Barrels
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2012, 06:35:34 PM »
Quote from: arsenuts411 on February 02, 2012, 08:51:08 AM
Was just wondering what you guys recommend I am thinking of getting a bcm upper:

cold hammer forged or regular barrel not sure if its worth the little bit extra for the hammer forged?

Would you go with a govt or lightweight barrel?
if I was in the market for a new upper id get a hammer forged and lightweight profile.

Why?  Everything I've read and from a few people in the industry say its better. I try to buy the best I can afford IF it does worth the extra cash.  I believe its a better barrel on many different factors.

Why lightweight? Cause lighter is better, anything that weighs less and does the same thing is a better choice to me.

Do I have a chf barrel now?  No. I'm pretty happy with my M4 upper.

I do have a lightweight 20in upper that I love.
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Re: bcm Barrels
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2012, 07:50:41 PM »
I've got  a 16" midlength standard bbl. BCM upper W/ a Battlecomp 1.0 on it and Midwest 9" rails. I like it but am assembling a 14.5' DD midlenght lightweight HF upper w/ Magpul forend with a BC 1.5 for comparison. I'll post some comments after trying them side by side. Would I spend the $80+- for a HF bbl.? Probably not, I just don't have the $ to expend the 10's of thousands of rounds that would produce any additional wear. Is a BF bbl. more accurate? Could be but in doubt I'm able to live up to the  fractional difference it might produce. Look at it this way $80 is 1/6 of the cost of  a Falla weekend, I need the training more than I need whatever additional bbl. life or fractional accuracy increase I might get.
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