Help Me Out With Some AR Info

[Carolinaboy]

Let me first off say that I am not in any hurry buying one of these. I just got laid off so money is going else where while I finish up College (one more semester).

So I want to eventually get a flattop AR set up for fun shooting but then can throw a scope on it and whack some coyotes with it too. I am looking at doing a OD Green/Black Theme. My Dad has a bushmaster lower with a jewel trigger and a full stock on it. (He used to shoot High Power)

My Dad said I could use the lower so there is half the cost gone. I also have a buddy that wants to get rid of all his OD Green Accessories said he'd sell me the stuff for 1/2 what he paid. He wants to go all black. He has a magpul stock and grip.

So I have seen a few posts about the BCM Uppers. I am liking this 16" one with 12" Handguard


So what else do I need. I also have some flip up sights I can throw on there.

What else do y'all recommend. I am not set on the BCM but would like to keep the cost down but not sacrifice quality. What would y'all do for just the upper I wanna keep it around $600 or so. I am pretty new to the AR thing. I'm a 1911 & Shotgun kind of guy.

Thanks In Advance

 

[40Arpent]

If the BCM is within your budget, you have made a most excellent choice and there is really no reason to look any farther.

 

[blackwater]

If the BCM is within your budget, you have made a most excellent choice and there is really no reason to look any farther.

+1

 

[Carolinaboy]

That's just one I've seen Alan suggest on other forums. I trust his judgement so I just went off of that. Would going down to a 14.5" barrel really effect my accuracy a lot at ~200yards or so. For those long shots at yotes' ?

For that upper what else do I need? I saw they said a extra $135 for charging handle & something else.

 

[40Arpent]

Barrel length doesn't effect accuracy, it effects velocity. So, at 200yds you'll have a little more drop with a 14.5, but no loss in accuracy all things being equal. I'd stick with the 16 mainly because if you ever want to change flash hiders, it's an easy affair....unless you go NFA, the 14.5 will have it's muzzle device pinned and welded. And I think for your intended uses, you're not going to be bothered by the longer barrel.

As for the upper, a "complete" upper includes the charging handle and bolt carrier group (BCG). Complete = ready to slap on a lower and shoot

 

[The_Hunter]

That's just one I've seen Alan suggest on other forums. I trust his judgement so I just went off of that. Would going down to a 14.5" barrel really effect my accuracy a lot at ~200yards or so. For those long shots at yotes' ?

For that upper what else do I need? I saw they said a extra $135 for charging handle & something else.

The BCG was that other part and yes you need to spend that. The gun will not function with out a bolt carrier group

 

[Carolinaboy]

Here's the link for it

LINK



See where it says "OPTION 1" it says Upper Group only. What does that include? That's what I was confused on.

TXSUT, I think you make a good point about 16" vs. 14.5" I rather have that extra velocity than 1.5" smaller barrel. I want to put a different flash hider on it most likely.

 

[dobarker]

And for the BCG, stick with the same company. Get the Auto BCG from Bravo Company and rest assured.

 

[blackwater]

Here's the link for it

LINK

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See where it says "OPTION 1" it says Upper Group only. What does that include? That's what I was confused on.

TXSUT, I think you make a good point about 16" vs. 14.5" I rather have that extra velocity than 1.5" smaller barrel. I want to put a different flash hider on it most likely.

I checked out the link and it doesnt come with a BCG like dobarker said Auto BCG from BC

 

[Sid]

BCM is a great choice as is the Mid Length gas system in your link.

I'm biased toward a Daniel Defense lite rail over the YHM, though. And, as others have said, definitely add on the BCG and Charging Handle.

 

[Carolinaboy]

I was told to check out PKfirearms.com their uppers are cheaper & come with a BCG & Handle

PKFIREARMS
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[Texas42]

Here's the link for it

LINK

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See where it says "OPTION 1" it says Upper Group only. What does that include? That's what I was confused on.

TXSUT, I think you make a good point about 16" vs. 14.5" I rather have that extra velocity than 1.5" smaller barrel. I want to put a different flash hider on it most likely.

Just remmeber that if you get a 14.5" barrel, you need to select the option that welds the flash hider on (essentially making a 16" barrel). You can't replace it once it is on the rifle. IIRC, they charge like 40 or 50 to do it. The BCG (bolt carrier group) is just what it sounds like. The bolt and charging handle. You need it.

I may have a BCM upper myself. : )

I have a BCM middy 16". LOVE IT.
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I put a magpul handguards on it. I put a YMH riser and a redfield 2-7 on it. Great shooter. Someday, I'll put a red dot on it. Killed a couple deer with it this past year.
The 1/7 twist rate lets you shoot some very long bullets, but is kind of overkill for everyday plinking rounds.