Types of Fluted Barrels for an AR-15 [Fluted Upper Comparison, Pros and Cons, Up Close Look]

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024

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  • @zachp7684
    @zachp7684 3 роки тому +5

    All pros, no cons. Good honest review there. In a nutshell, they look awesome.

  • @jeffhuntley2921
    @jeffhuntley2921 3 роки тому +14

    A coworker of mine has a 223 wylde with the diamond fluting. Definitely a good look and a great shooting barrel

    • @jmzthree
      @jmzthree 3 роки тому +4

      I wish It was available when I bought mine, looks awesome

    • @gregchilders6778
      @gregchilders6778 2 роки тому +1

      Can a 223 flute/barrel fit on a .556 AR-15???

    • @jeffhuntley2921
      @jeffhuntley2921 2 роки тому +1

      @@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.

    • @AllThingsLoud_
      @AllThingsLoud_ 2 роки тому +1

      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

  • @M1America
    @M1America 3 роки тому +14

    Not exponentially heavier... linearly heavier.

  • @jmzthree
    @jmzthree 3 роки тому +9

    Man that diamond fluted barrel is gorgeous, I wish I had that in mine!!

    • @user-ky1jv4vc7l
      @user-ky1jv4vc7l 3 роки тому +2

      It arrived at my doorstep 2 days after this video. It’s gorgeous & performs flawlessly

  • @lemilone
    @lemilone 2 роки тому +3

    I have an 18inch in 223 Wylde and Bear Claw flutes . Bad to the bone ! A GREAT upper and accurate too !

  • @JohnScheppler
    @JohnScheppler 3 роки тому +8

    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.

  • @tylerpellegrini2984
    @tylerpellegrini2984 3 роки тому +9

    Whatsup BCA. You guys are awesome. 3rd purchase so far love my rifles

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +2

      Great to hear Tyler! Appreciate the support

    • @KPeteE
      @KPeteE 3 роки тому +1

      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

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +5

      @@KPeteE Raw material costs are still incredibly high. We're doing our best to lower prices

    • @rickconnock7578
      @rickconnock7578 2 роки тому

      Because the price is going up so much that's why I can't buy one now I want a complete 308 rifle

  • @Waxiestspoon9332
    @Waxiestspoon9332 3 роки тому +2

    Just got one the other day arrived within 4 days great shooter definitely will be buying another soon

  • @deathlarsen7502
    @deathlarsen7502 3 роки тому +2

    I had no idea. I just like fluted barrels bc they look cool.

  • @s.armitage3963
    @s.armitage3963 3 роки тому +2

    I have one of your barrels with the "hornets nest" pattern, absolutely love it.

  • @eugenejensen576
    @eugenejensen576 3 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @Over_Taxed_USA
    @Over_Taxed_USA 3 роки тому +1

    The Black Wolf is 🔥

  • @seang1032
    @seang1032 3 роки тому +2

    For when looking cool is more important than accuracy!

  • @user-ky1jv4vc7l
    @user-ky1jv4vc7l 3 роки тому +2

    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

  • @gulf-foxtrot-yankee5600
    @gulf-foxtrot-yankee5600 2 роки тому +2

    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

  • @adamlong54
    @adamlong54 3 роки тому +2

    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
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +2

      Sounds awesome, I'll look into it!

    • @adamlong54
      @adamlong54 3 роки тому +2

      @@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.

  • @Call_Me_Dragon
    @Call_Me_Dragon 3 роки тому +1

    BCA flash hider is the Pontiac Grand Prix of AR barrels

  • @greggarmin9426
    @greggarmin9426 2 роки тому +1

    Just waiting for the upper I want to get back in stock.

  • @MrLbrantley
    @MrLbrantley 3 роки тому +1

    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!!

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +1

      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?

    • @jakefromstatefarm1405
      @jakefromstatefarm1405 3 роки тому +2

      Wonder if this got resolved, or if any of it was even true

  • @drew4176
    @drew4176 2 роки тому +1

    Was lookin at bcm uppers but then got confused when i found their flutted barrel was cheaper than non fluted

  • @sandeepsandhu5028
    @sandeepsandhu5028 11 місяців тому

    Are there any other methods to speed up the cool down of a barrel after firing ?

  • @jOHNJEFF-q2d
    @jOHNJEFF-q2d Місяць тому

    can you paint over a parkerized barrel or black nitride and if so which is better?

  • @ocean374
    @ocean374 3 роки тому

    fluted barrels do look awesome

  • @ts440s
    @ts440s 10 місяців тому

    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?

  • @gregchilders6778
    @gregchilders6778 2 роки тому +1

    Can a 223 flute/barrel fit on a .556 AR-15???

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  2 роки тому

      Yes, 223 Wylde uses the same magazines and bolt carrier group as 5.56

  • @RickheadWashington
    @RickheadWashington Рік тому

    The diamond fluting with the Melanite looks awesome. Idk if you guys offer them of not. But I'm going to look lol

  • @chawnslopoke2619
    @chawnslopoke2619 3 роки тому

    Can you guys please do a video on your muzzle device. Would really like to more about function and the intent. Thank you

  • @EthosAtheos
    @EthosAtheos 3 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @davesavery
    @davesavery 3 роки тому +3

    So... any cons? The Video is labeled “pros and cons”
    just that they cost more??

  • @Chris-pq8oj
    @Chris-pq8oj 3 роки тому

    Need some stainless 20 inch heavy 6mm arc barrels with and without threaded ends

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +2

      We're working on making 6mm arc, give us a good few months though

    • @Chris-pq8oj
      @Chris-pq8oj 3 роки тому

      @@Bear_Creek_Arsenal awesome thanks for what I guys do

    • @deathtothewageslave
      @deathtothewageslave 2 роки тому

      @@Bear_Creek_Arsenal where’s the ARC?

  • @enjoy_yourself
    @enjoy_yourself 2 роки тому

    Cool.

  • @smorrow
    @smorrow 2 роки тому +1

    Tacticool candy cane

    • @jakegarrett8109
      @jakegarrett8109 2 роки тому

      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!

  • @Danny-d
    @Danny-d 3 роки тому

    I am building a ar10 an looking for barrels .. that black wolf would look great

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +1

      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

    • @Danny-d
      @Danny-d 3 роки тому

      @@Bear_Creek_Arsenal thanks ..

  • @realshady16
    @realshady16 3 роки тому +1

    I would like to see a .223 wylde,,diamond cut,,rear charging 16",stainlesssteel. No coating. Haha,,,that's just me.

    • @realshady16
      @realshady16 3 роки тому +1

      Oops,,,complete upper!!

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +1

      Hopefully in the future!

    • @realshady16
      @realshady16 3 роки тому +2

      @@Bear_Creek_Arsenal thanks!! Haha!! As capt.Picard would say,,make it so!!

  • @jeremyschmidt4449
    @jeremyschmidt4449 3 роки тому +1

    Are you guys working on 6mm ARC?

  • @Ken-hh3zf
    @Ken-hh3zf 3 роки тому

    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.

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому

      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

    • @Ken-hh3zf
      @Ken-hh3zf 3 роки тому

      @@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...

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому

      @@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

  • @mr.ComnandoSpawn
    @mr.ComnandoSpawn 3 роки тому

    Does haveing a *Ar Fluted* barrel. Make it easier to shoot Steal cased ammo through Ar?

  • @caseylasalle
    @caseylasalle 3 роки тому

    The "diamond" fluting would be sweet two-toned.

    • @impenyless
      @impenyless 3 роки тому

      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

    • @apimpnamedsirslickback
      @apimpnamedsirslickback 3 роки тому

      @@impenyless sounds awesome, I would love to see it brother

  • @Go2Sleep87
    @Go2Sleep87 3 роки тому

    The only con I see is your current prices on these & your standard uppers.

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +1

      High raw material costs have forced us to raise them. We'll adjust prices as soon as we can

  • @delta34golf
    @delta34golf 7 місяців тому

    Exponentially heavier? Fractionally heavier maybe. :)

  • @alexandergutierrez7573
    @alexandergutierrez7573 3 роки тому

    Can we get more 458 socom as soon as i got to buy one they sold out :(

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +1

      Working on making more. Due to high demand a lot of things have sold out

  • @alfonsojeffturner5022
    @alfonsojeffturner5022 3 роки тому

    Can I get a diamond cut in 5.56

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому

      We're working on more fluted options. Might have that sometime soon

  • @D80pfb
    @D80pfb 3 роки тому +2

    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!

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому

      Hey William, higher price is really the only con. We meant to cover that in the video, but Nathan forgot

    • @jakefromstatefarm1405
      @jakefromstatefarm1405 3 роки тому

      It's a company making a video about their own stuff, of course they want it to sell. Your ignorance is showing cheif

    • @brendank3853
      @brendank3853 2 роки тому

      Lmao this has to be one of the dumbest comments I’ve ever seen on UA-cam

  • @DANTHETUBEMAN
    @DANTHETUBEMAN 2 роки тому

    You didn't even play one song with any of the flute barrels!

  • @moisesllamas146
    @moisesllamas146 3 роки тому

    I dont see the diamond one in stock cmon man

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +2

      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!

    • @moisesllamas146
      @moisesllamas146 3 роки тому

      @@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?

  • @dillonmclaughlin402
    @dillonmclaughlin402 3 роки тому

    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.

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому +1

      Hey Dillon, see our video about this topic here: ua-cam.com/video/p5-fSx7JEbk/v-deo.html

    • @jakefromstatefarm1405
      @jakefromstatefarm1405 3 роки тому

      Do some research and you can answer your own question. There's even this handy video site called UA-cam where the topic is covered by many people.

  • @reaganriddle1583
    @reaganriddle1583 3 роки тому

    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

    • @Bear_Creek_Arsenal
      @Bear_Creek_Arsenal  3 роки тому

      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)

    • @reaganriddle1583
      @reaganriddle1583 3 роки тому +1

      @@Bear_Creek_Arsenal thank you

  • @johnmarken3945
    @johnmarken3945 Рік тому

    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.

  • @Nunya_Bidnez
    @Nunya_Bidnez 2 роки тому

    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.