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Announcing the BC-15 Bolt Action Style Upper and Rifle

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November 8, 2024 Edited July 16, 2026 76715 view(s)
Announcing the BC-15 Bolt Action Style Upper and Rifle

For years, Bear Creek Arsenal has set the standard in the firearms community for producing reliable, innovative products that balance high-quality craftsmanship with affordability. Today, we are excited to introduce the newest addition to our lineup to be released later this month: the BC-15 Bolt Action Style Complete Upper and Rifle! 

Known for their inherent accuracy and controlled, manual operation, bolt action rifles excel in hunting and long-range shooting environments. Our new bolt action style complete uppers combine the classic appeal and precision of bolt action with the modularity of the AR platform, giving shooters a fresh and unique option for their rifles.

 

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Features of the BC-15 Bolt Action Style Upper and Rifle

The BC-15 bolt action style upper and rifle utilizes a convenient, rugged steel handle with an ultra-short 23 degree throw. Less moving parts means even higher accuracy! Plus the absence of cycling noise makes it a great option for precision shooters focused on their next shot. Like all of our AR-15 complete uppers, the BC-15 bolt action style upper is designed to fit seamlessly with any standard AR-15 lower. The bolt action style bolt carrier group utilizes the same T25 Torx bit for disassembly as BCA’s Gen-2 side charging handle. 

Durability is in the DNA of every Bear Creek Arsenal product. The bolt action style upper and rifle are constructed from high-quality materials, ensuring they withstand heavy use while remaining easy to clean and maintain.

 

Advantages Over Traditional Bolt-Action Rifles

One of the greatest advantages of the BC-15 bolt action style complete upper is the flexibility it brings to the AR platform. For many, the versatility to switch between a semi-auto and bolt-action configuration is a game-changer. Here’s what makes this product special:

  • Customization: You can add optics, bipods, grips, and other AR accessories to enhance the experience, giving you a bolt-action rifle that fits your unique style.
  • Cost-Effective Solution: Instead of purchasing a separate bolt-action rifle, this upper lets you convert your existing AR lower with ease, saving you both space and money.
  • Adaptability: With the ability to change calibers, shooters can quickly adapt their platform for different uses without the need for additional firearms. Like all our complete uppers, these require no additional paperwork and ship straight to your door. 

Why Choose Bear Creek Arsenal?

At Bear Creek Arsenal, we stand by our commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. BC-15 bolt action style uppers and rifles are backed by our extensive expertise in firearms manufacturing and our dedication to delivering products that exceed expectations. With an extensive quality control process, competitive pricing, and a warranty that covers every purchase, you can feel confident in your investment.

The Bear Creek Arsenal BC-15 bolt action style rifle is a revolutionary addition for anyone who values precision, flexibility, and a little old-school bolt-action flair on the AR platform. BCA will offer bolt action style uppers and riles starting with the popular straight walled calibers of .350 Legend and .450 Bushmaster and expand to other hunting and precision calibers in the future. 

The BC-15 bolt action style was released on December 9th 2024. Click here to be taken to the Bolt Action Style Page!

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Bruce Barr
November 11, 2024
Please let me know when the bolt upper comes out. Bruce
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Michael Shuck
December 9, 2024
Let me know when bolt comes out. What is the recoil like on a 350 legend say compared to a 6.5 Grendel?
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Zach L
November 11, 2024
Any plans for the new 338 ARC? I would be interested in a short 6-10” side charging upper for subsonic deer hunting.
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Andy Busch
January 6, 2025
Sign me up for one of these bolt action uppers as well :D
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Shawn Powers
February 26, 2025
Buy the 7.62x39 style and change the barrel
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Leitch John
November 11, 2024
How many rounds is the new bolt action able to withstand from the constant cycling of the bcg? I would assume possibly after so many cycles that the bolt action would possibly work itself out or may start to have some kind of warpage and does it have enough clearance from your hand depending on how the operator carries their firearm? Hate to have it smacking my knuckles while firing lol.
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John
November 15, 2024
We are currently testing, no issues so far.
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Gordon Nettles
December 1, 2024
It's a bolt action.... There is no cycling of the bcg unless you move the bolt intentionally. A bolt locks in place while you fire there is no gas system in a bolt action.
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Lewis Owen
November 11, 2024
Let me know when it comes out and what kind of calibers
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Michael Brown
November 13, 2024
Hopefully Bear Creek will make a left handed bolt
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Michael Hobson
December 11, 2024
Yes, please make a left handed version.
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Tomas Rofkahr
December 23, 2024
I'll ditto that - lefty would be amazing
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Duane Axe
January 13, 2025
Here here! I concur with this lot. Show us some lefty-love, Bear Creek!!! RealTalk
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Thomas Brophy
January 22, 2025
Left handed would be GREAT!
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Anthony Vine
November 13, 2024
Count me in...I own a BCA 350Legend upper, and excited about this......
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Ethan Nyman
November 14, 2024
This is freakin awesome
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Mathew Dostal
November 14, 2024
Please make one in 7.62x39 or is this able to take standard ar barrels?
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John
November 15, 2024
Yes, they will use our normal AR barrels
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John Harte
November 14, 2024
Very interested will be adding one or two to my list.
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Kevin Mackey
November 14, 2024
Looking forward too checking it out!!
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Mark Minghella
November 14, 2024
please make one for the AR10 in 308Win with a 24" Barrel or longer! 28" would be ideal and amazing!!!!
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John
November 15, 2024
AR10s will be after the 15s
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Richard Malcolm
November 18, 2024
I'm interested in a 308 as well. Can you be more specific please? After the 15s could mean any date in the future.
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John
November 18, 2024
We do not have a launch date on the AR10s, this is still in the R&D stage. We will update as we know more in the upcoming newsletters.
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ryan burgess
November 24, 2024
I concur a bolt action 308 with 24" or 28" stainless steel barrel would be a must have for me.
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Frederick Russ
December 9, 2024
Same here!
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Genaro Camacho
November 15, 2024
Would be great for 6mmARC and 223wylde chambers, will be waiting...
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Donnie Days
November 15, 2024
Will your NJ restriction apply to this upper? Thanks Donnie
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Mason Brewer
November 15, 2024
I would really like to see a left handed 300 blackout!
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Emily
November 16, 2024
Hoping this will be available for 5.56. I’ve looked at Unitah Precision’s bolt action uppers but they didn’t manufacture it in that caliber.
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CoreyN
November 20, 2024
I have a Unitah Precision in 6.5 CM that shoots lights out. They will build to whatever caliber/length you want but it's super expensive. I'm excited to get a 300blk ~8in that doesn't cost more than my mortgage+car payment combined.
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Jeffrey p Zentner
November 17, 2024
6mm arc 24" ss can't wait for the bolt upper.
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Brady H
November 17, 2024
This is absolutely amazing. Would yall be selling the uppers and bolts on their own or as a complete upper. I’d love to have a short barrel 350 legend or a 16” 5.56. I’m super excited about this.
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Stuart Pizani
November 17, 2024
What will be the first calibers?
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John
November 18, 2024
.350 Legend and .450 Bushmaster to start with and more calibers coming after that.
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Reaver960
November 17, 2024
Any chance you will be selling the bolt action AR-15 receiver/bolt set so we can build out 300BO and 5.56 uppers?
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Vernon Robertson
November 18, 2024
What is the estimated cost for a bolt action calibers 224valkrie 223 wylde and 300blackout thanks
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clifford schanbeck
November 18, 2024
What will be the barrel gas port solution be? Tap the hole and install a set screw or a gas block that does not have a provision for the gas tube?
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John
November 18, 2024
There will be no gas system needed
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GARTH DALSON
November 26, 2024
I don’t think you’re understanding the concept of how a bolt action rifle works. The only reason a semi auto AR needs a gas tube and gas block is to help the BCG cycle reliably after each shot. Bolt actions are not semi auto, you have to physically pull the bolt to the rear after you fire each shot. Why? Because there’s no gas port, block or tube to bring the gas back to the bolt. Hope that makes sense.
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Dale A Lounsbury
December 8, 2024
Another plus for the Bolt action, is getting the full ability of whatever cartridge you use. It's going to make a lot of difference in range and FSP, and the overall ballistics for each caliber.
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TIM GONZALEZ
December 9, 2024
I don't think you understand what he is asking. All standard AR barrels have a gas port that will have to be plugged or covered since you no longer need the gas to operate the action. He is just wondering if BC is going to offer a plug or suggestion to eliminate the gas port.
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Lucas Torres
May 7, 2025
I don't think you or the original poster of this thread understand how an AR works. It's a modular system. The barrel and bcg of the system you are describing is not the configuration of this rifle So those concerns just don't even apply.
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Tyler Parcell
August 21, 2025
It has a sleeve installed over the existing gas port
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David Moore
November 18, 2024
Oh, this is going to be good. 300BAC suppressed bolt action in AR format. I am so looking forward to this.
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Brent Johnson
December 6, 2024
agreed 10x
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Daren Dowsett
November 19, 2024
Yes, this something I am definitely interested in purchasing, Would love to see one in a 6.5 Grendel, would be great for my white tail needs, please let us/me know about this if it comes into production, thank you again for always stepping up your game Bear Creek, you are my go to for uppers, and barrels
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Bobby Gilbert
November 19, 2024
I would like a Bolt Action for the BC-10 upper in 8.6 Blackout .
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Co
December 1, 2024
Me as well.
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Kent Borcherding
January 19, 2025
I got dibs on the first one...
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Steven Lammar
November 19, 2024
Do they plan to offer these uppers in a left hand variant?
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John
November 20, 2024
We will add that to the preferred options and present to engineering
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Duane Axe
January 13, 2025
That would be much appreciated, John. Very much so.
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Martin Richey
March 21, 2025
Any time frame on 5.56 and 6mm ARC for us lefties.
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BCA Customer
November 19, 2024
Hi, as a customer. I would like to know when this line of uppers. We'll come out. My question is, will it be able to change out the barrel? When need to be Like a standard ar upper receiver.Thanks definitely interested in purchasing one of these uppers
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John
November 20, 2024
Early Dec 2024
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Michael Camacho
November 20, 2024
What calibers will be available? I want one.
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Michael Camacho
November 20, 2024
What calibers will be available? I plan to get one especially in a 7-08
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Agustin Hernandez
November 20, 2024
EXELLENT .???????????? always wanted a bolt action uppers for my AR 15. Thank you BEAR CREEK ARSENAL.
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Greg Phillips
November 21, 2024
Please let me know when they are available and in what calibers
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William Hays
November 21, 2024
would love a 16 inch 221 fireball bolt action upper
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Mark Kloetzer
November 21, 2024
This will be amazing in 8.6 blackout.. hurry upppppp I need that hahaha
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Kent Borcherding
January 19, 2025
100%
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Brian Monte
November 21, 2024
Can't wait! This sounds awesome. Please let me know when these are available.
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Bradley Smith
November 23, 2024
I would LOVE to see this in a 6mm ARC with a 24 inch barrel.
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Larry White
February 19, 2025
Me too. Being able to switch back and forth would be a game changer.
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charles tomlin
November 23, 2024
This is a super idea and appreciate your innovation!
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Jeremy Dutton
November 24, 2024
Bc-10 bolt action please!!
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Jim Parker
November 24, 2024
I would like to be informed when this bolt action is ready for sale. I'm very interested for hunting deer in Pa.
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Luis Ramos
November 24, 2024
Do you have any plans for a 22 ARC? With that short throw and a light recoiling bolt gun, I could be at the range all day. Let me know.
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Darren Armstrong
November 28, 2024
I’d be interested in just the upper with the arc/grendel bolt. Basically have an ar chassis bolt action in 22arc. Could always turn the gas block around to block off the gas port.
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Tom Mattingly
November 24, 2024
this would be awesome in 6.8 spc II, as bolt guns in this caliber are rare.
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Robert McIntosh
December 9, 2024
Yes! 6.8 SPC would great.
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Patrick Crow
November 24, 2024
Logically NOT needing a buffer/buffer tube makes sense, but with the bolt upper would I be able to utilize a picatinny adapter to add a folding stock?
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ANDREW KAMMERER
November 28, 2024
Second that question! I have a lower w/ a pic adapter and folding stock that I would love to throw this on for a lightweight 300blk whitetail rig.
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Connor Romanzo-bertoldo
December 1, 2024
Yes
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Chris Cooper
November 24, 2024
Would love to see this with some magnum calibers like your 7mm mag and 300. It would also be cool to see something like a 7mm-08.
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Jeremy Cook
November 25, 2024
Great! more uppers to lose while boating.
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Albert Crouch
November 25, 2024
Would like to see the 6.8 spc brought back again. But guess I’ll have to settle for 6.5 Grendel. I’ll be waiting patiently.
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Robert McIntosh
December 9, 2024
Don’t settle. Bear Creek listens and I’m sure there are many of us who want 6.8 SPC.
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Donald Fykes
November 25, 2024
I want a 450!!!
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Brenden Copeland
November 25, 2024
Finally a bolt with interchangeable AR components. 22-250 me please!!
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William Hays
November 25, 2024
Will the bolt action be offered as a stand alone ? This would permit users to select their own calibers.
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John
November 26, 2024
They will be normal AR uppers, but in bolt action style.
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Matt
November 26, 2024
You finally read my email and took my advice! I told you guys were the only ones that could offer this product at an affordable price than what’s out there. I’m all in send it !
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Darryl Gish
November 26, 2024
definitely interested in the ability to switch between semi-auto and bolt action on the same platform. Please let me know when available...especially in 300 blackout and/or 762x39. This would be cool!!!!
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Martin Richey
November 26, 2024
I’m in for two, if left handed. 6mm ARC and 5.56, let me know when they’re available.
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Gary Leigeber
November 26, 2024
Would love to know when the bolt action uppers come out . Thank you
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Terry Watkins
November 27, 2024
Looking forward to the 6MM ARC bolt upper. Hornady has two reloading charts for the 6MM ARC cartridge, "bolt action" and "gas gun" with the max loads being 200-300fps slower for the "gas gun" loads. May ex[plain some of the over pressure comments from new 6MM owners that shoot the Hornady Black ammunition. Hopefully the new Bolt upper will handle the higher chamber pressures so users can take advantage of the higher velocity loads for long range shooting.
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Ed Eldridge
May 10, 2025
You asked the same thing I've been wondering about. If these bolt actions can withstand the higher pressure rounds I'm VERY INTERESTED!
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Bill Sharpton
September 8, 2025
I came to this thread specifically to see if that question had been asked and answered. I have a 6.5 Grendel Howa. I can load it 62,000 psi. The gas gun is limited to 52,000 psi.
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Jared Russell
November 27, 2024
I hope you make an lightweight version! 6arc preferred here.
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Eric Drury
November 28, 2024
I’ll be waiting please let me know
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Mark Martinez
November 29, 2024
Please hurry i have several BCA uppers and I love them all. Can't wait for the bolt action. I would like to see 1 in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20ln barrel and the same in 6.5 grendel.
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Jonathan Messer
November 29, 2024
Can't wait!
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TIM HALL
November 29, 2024
I've been a AR platform shooter since 1981. Really curious about this one. I may pull the plug when introduced. I own 4 BCA uppers with no complaints. Thinking 22-250 when and if available for my homebuilt AR10 lower assembly.
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David
November 29, 2024
I’m excited about these. But disappointed a bit in the starting calibers, I’m ready for a 308 or 6mm arc bolt when it comes out I’ll be buying one !
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Dan Stensby
November 29, 2024
Interesting product- please bring out a .17 hm2 in bolt and semi auto!
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Enigma
November 30, 2024
Will a person be able to just buy the bolt carrier to use with any lower⁰?
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Dale A Lounsbury
November 30, 2024
Sweet, I'd be interested in the Bolt action platform in a 6.5 Grenade, and 224 Val, or 5.7 x 28. Keep me in the loop please!!! Dale
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Dale A Lounsbury
November 30, 2024
Do you have the Lever action AR-15 available?
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Octavio Munguia
December 1, 2024
Would you be selling this as a complete upper so we could just add it to the lower or would it be a complete riffle? Thanks.
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WildTex
December 1, 2024
This would be an interesting rifle because you wouldn’t need the gas block on the barrel. It would look cool to have a slim line wood handguard and long 24” barrel.
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Len Tucker
December 1, 2024
6mm ARC please.
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Hector Acevedo
December 1, 2024
Will this bolt action upper be available before Christmas 2024?
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Jose Vela
December 1, 2024
Ready for 7.62 x39 bolt uppers when can we expect them to hit the line
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Joe Chisholm
December 1, 2024
Will the 8.6 blackout becoming soon after , I was going to buy the rifle but I'd rather have that in bolt action!
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Danny Butler
December 1, 2024
My 24" 6mm arc I love it hitting plates at 600 yards out of the box with hornady black ammo. Can't beat it at all
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Jose Vela
December 1, 2024
Bolt action when will they be available an what caliber I want a 7.62/39
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Terry Smith
December 2, 2024
Let me know when available
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Antonio Macias jr
December 2, 2024
F***en Awesome!! Hell yeah BCA ????????????
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Joe
December 2, 2024
I'm really looking forward to this. I think it's going to add a whole new level of fun and utility to the AR platform. I'm interested in doing this for the AR10 world as well, after the AR15 version gets going of course...
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Brennon Hilderbrand
December 2, 2024
Please release this in 22 arc!
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Robert A Edwards Sr
December 2, 2024
This something i have always wanted to see come out would love to have one , i own many calibers of ar.15 but the 350 legend and 450 bushmaster is my favorite calibers for Ohio deer hunting. Please let me know when these are available.
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Wellington Davis
December 3, 2024
Id be interested in a reciever without the barrel.
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Dave Davenport
December 3, 2024
I’ll be looking for 7.62, 300 Blk and 6.5 Grendel. Let us know. Thanks
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Brady Hodges
December 3, 2024
Drop it already please please please
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Eddie Hyatt
December 3, 2024
Let me know when it is available. Thank you
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Randy Nelson
December 4, 2024
Bolt 20” .17 HMR please.
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James Meredith
December 4, 2024
Hope you make one for the 6.5 grendel
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James King
December 4, 2024
It's an interesting concept. A 22WMR version would be a good squirrel gun.
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JW
December 4, 2024
Will you be selling them into WA state as complete rifles? :)
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Joshua Apodaca
December 4, 2024
24" 223 wylde barrels first then 300 Blackout 8" barreled for my bolt action pistol lower???? start making some multi-caliber Cans too
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Scott Parker
December 5, 2024
Hi I really like the idea of a bolt action with ar lower
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Dereck Preble
December 5, 2024
do you still need a buffer tube attached when using one of these?
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Keith Karschner
June 22, 2026
In short NO, but if you feel like leaving it in you can. When ejection of a spent case happens it will strip a new case out of the magazine with less effort
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Richard Queen
December 5, 2024
When is release date? I'm ready ! Start with 450 and go to 308 & 6.5 creed can't wait
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Daniel Kulka
December 5, 2024
WAITING FOR MY 6.5 GRENDEL 24" BARREL.????
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Daniel
December 5, 2024
Bca needs more handguard variety.
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Jake kosanka
December 5, 2024
Very interested. Will we be able to buy the upper receiver only?
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Thomas Townsend
December 5, 2024
A lot of you would look a lot less foolish, if you read this article before submitting questions and comments. It also would be a great idea if you found out how a bolt action rifle works before asking questions about the gas system. My only question is how well 23° is going lock up at battery and if it's susceptible to having the bolt handle lifted unintentionally because of the short bolt handle rotation. I'll wait. Keep up the great work.
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BCA Customer
December 5, 2024
Very cool definitely something I will need
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Peter Wolf
December 6, 2024
When do you think a 16-18" 300 BO bolt action upper will be available? I think this one will be quite popular.
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Brent Johnson
December 6, 2024
hoping you will have a 10.5in 300blk for pistol based hunting
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Dave Benson
December 6, 2024
Please put me on notice. Will be getting a 6.5 Grendel and 7.62x39
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Charles Fraley
December 6, 2024
I'll take a 450 Bushmaster first then a 6mm ARC, 22 ARC or a 338 ARC. I already have my Lower ready to go. Would love to get my hands on it before the new year.
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Jake kosanka
December 6, 2024
Got a question, what happens with the bolt latch on my lower?
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Lucky Madsen
December 6, 2024
Can a guy buy just the upper without barrel ect.,and can it accept other bolt faces?
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Lyle Vredenburg
December 7, 2024
Can't wait !! I need a 6.5 g and 224v 22" or 24" would be great.
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Travis Myers
December 7, 2024
THIS!!! I didn't know i needed this until now! I can't wait! 450 bushmaster, 6.5 creedmoor, 300 blk...i hope it's popular enough that you do all the calibers! Very interested, and will get as many as you offer in the calibers I already own!
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Patrick Jacques
December 7, 2024
Sporter weight barrels! Looking forward to seeing them all! Looking forward to having multiple calibers for hunting with...
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Rico
December 7, 2024
This is cool and all, but what happened to the lever action Maul-AR?
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Matthew
December 7, 2024
what about 17hmr?
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James Kyle
December 8, 2024
I will, of course, be buying some of these bolt action AR 15 uppers. Sounds like they will be a lot fun ! Jim
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William O'Neil
December 8, 2024
Suggested this 2 or 3 years ago...glad it's happening...poor man's precision rifle. Make a lower with a folder to get around .....
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Michael Fitzherbert
December 8, 2024
Will this system require a Buffer tube and spring or will it function without allowing me to run a buffer-less stock option?
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Michael Dominguez
December 8, 2024
Please let me know if you have this item bolted action
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Richard Cunningham
December 9, 2024
+1 for a 7.62x39 bolt action upper.
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Andy Kessner
December 9, 2024
So, if you want to get an idea of what shooting a bolt action is like, add an adjustable gas block and turn off the gas port. You essentially have a single shot, depending on you to cycle the bolt and eject the spent shell. Works really good in a small deer blind with two people. I don’t hit my buddy with my brass ejection any more. This brings to question, why you would need a bolt action! I do like the idea though and I also would be interested in 224 valkyrie as well as 7-08. I’m ready when you offer them.
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DL Hudson
December 9, 2024
Will you be making one for the AR10 platform?
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Dale LeBarron
December 9, 2024
Disappointed in the release. 98% of the people who would be inclined to buy these rifles are NOT going to be using them at the range for rapid, prolonged fire. So why the heavy barrel? Why a parkerized finish that doesn't hold up to hunting conditions? And why 18" instead of 20"? My 20" Mossberg Patriot in .450 Bushmaster weighs 6.5 pounds. These things weigh 8 pounds. Did you really think this through BCA?
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Brent Johnson
December 16, 2024
You are not entirely wrong.... but this is 1st gen release. Hopefully they will craft better with 300blk
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William Dearman
December 9, 2024
I will order an upper as soon as a 338 arc short barrel is offered…
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Billy Glaze
December 9, 2024
Just ordered the 350 legend version. Excited to see how it performs. My BCA rear charging 350 legend uppers shoot well, but has always had terrible feed issues. It was basically a single shot 50% of the time. This should solve the feeding issues.
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Michael Yonts
December 9, 2024
.50 Beowulf/12.7x42 would be done deal for me. Though the 6.5 Grendel and 6mm arc are almost as intriguing options...
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Robert McIntosh
December 9, 2024
Please don’t forget us LEFTIES and 6.8 SPC and the 7.6 2X 39 family bolt faces.
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Jack Bish
December 9, 2024
Please make the 500 SxW in the ar bolt upper
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CODY VICKERS
December 9, 2024
Severe disappointment. Straight wall cartridges are easily accurate out of any action. Make it in 6mm ARC and I'll buy 2.
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pointdexter
December 9, 2024
this is a fantastic new option; you gotta offer it in Hornady's new 22 ARC with a long, heavy threaded barrel for suppressed varminting!
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Eric Hopkins
December 10, 2024
Nice! I'm waiting for the .300 Blackout to pair with my suppressor. 7.62X39 & 6.5 Grendel would be awesome, too.
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Seth Dunlap
December 10, 2024
Needed, very much so. I hope it is as good as it looks. Keep up the awesome work!
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Rifle cartridge
December 10, 2024
PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, make this happen for a 22lr! You’ll blow every single person’s mind if you do that!
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Rimfire Cartridge
December 10, 2024
You’ll be my heroes if you make a bolt action in the following calibers: 1. 22lr 2. 9mm 3. 7.62x39 You’ll sell out of these calibers instantly!!! PLEASE MAKE THEM, PLEASE!!!!
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frank anderson
December 12, 2024
This bolt should be designed so that it can be used in the normal rear charging upper receiver for interchangeability. I now have 2 kali key straight pull bcg assemblies for my bear creek 6.5 grendel and 7.62x39. Simply remove the semi-auto bcg and replace with kali-key bcg to switch between straight pull and semi-auto. WORKS GREAT. I love my 6 Bear Creek uppers.
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Rich Lee
December 12, 2024
$213 for a BCG and charging handle where you have to come up off the rifle completely to rack it? Rather spend about $100 more for a fully built upper receiver with barrel, handguard, and bolt-action style bolt/handle from BCA. Popping two receiver pins seems easier than you swapping the dirty BCG's (and finding a place to store it) along with the charging handle.
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Tweak Racer
December 12, 2024
Make a single-shot bolt-action .308Win/6.5CM AR15 upper! Would be great for long-range target shooting with match ammo (not high volume plinking away at $2/rd).
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Eric Copass
December 12, 2024
Oh please, please, please with major drooling, offer this bolt action to other calibers! 6mm Arc,Grendel, Valkyrie-hint hint. This might be the most stoked I've been on a new product release!!! Don't just sit there, let's do it!
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James B. Raymond
December 14, 2024
Are there any plans to offer a 400-legend chambering in either the BC-15 or bolt?
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Gregory P
December 17, 2024
Hopefully you will make a 6mm ARC and a 6.5 grendel.
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Kyle Anderson
December 17, 2024
If you would build the 8.6 in a bolt I would buy one. not interested in the semi auto that is suppressed
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Chris K
December 17, 2024
Looks like I could change the bolt in the bolt carrier to change the caliber and then change the barrel to any caliber I choose, like I've done with my side chargers in converting them to 6.8 SPC II... Thanks for teeing up another project for me
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Tweak Racer
December 17, 2024
That would be cool. But, without seeing photos/videos with close-ups of the bolt, it might not be just a custom bolt carrier that uses a separate bolt head like an AR. If it is just a big one piece bolt, then it wouldn't be possible to do the caliber swaps by changing bolt heads.
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Francisco Zorrilla
December 18, 2024
I will like you make a 50bmg feed mag like macutchen firearms...
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Tweak Racer
December 20, 2024
Can't believe those uppers are considered firearms and must be transferred via FFL. So you'd be shooting two firearms at the same time.
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John
December 20, 2024
Uppers are shipped directly to your home. Only lowers and complete firearms are sent to FFL
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Tweak Racer
January 13, 2025
Not is this case. McCutchen Firearms .50 BMG upper is a serialized firearm and must be transferred via FFL. Look it up.
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Chris Cicora
December 25, 2024
Merry Christmas! I was wondering if you would sell the upper receiver, bolt, and tube plug? For hunting coyotes with a 6 ARC.
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Ted Royer
December 27, 2024
For the AR-15: 6mm Arc, 6.5 Grendel, and then for the AR-10 Lower, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor. These would be awesome. But thank you everything you guys do.
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Jerry Greenwood
January 2, 2025
I’ve read the comments and haven’t found the answer to an important question. Will standard AR-15 barrel be interchangeable with the receiver. ie; can I install any AR-15 barrel on this receiver?
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Ronald Cronk
January 4, 2025
Hey there. Ordered up the 350 legend bolt action on Dec 16. Just wondering if y’all had an ETA on when those will ship out. Thanks for your awesome products!!
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Jason Hinson
January 5, 2025
I would love to see a version that is a rim fire precision rifle. Bear Creek could make a nice addition to that market!
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Benjamin G.
January 6, 2025
so much to wish for…. Left handed BC-10 chambered in a 8.6 Blackout, and another in 6 mm Creedmoor. Want that Blender suppressed for the wild swine and the tack driver for those 1K plus shots.
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Ronald Brill
January 8, 2025
I would like to build a light weight 6.5 Grindel bolt action AR as a woods carry rifle. It is my intention to make it in a bullpup configuration. If my calculations are correct it will weigh about 4.5 lbs with the scope and be 26 to 28 inches long and recoil will be very mild. With a tactical sling I can move through the woods and brush hands free without snagging things and have the rifle handy for a quick shot. The 6.5 Grindel, with an 18-20 inch barrel will be capable of an ethical 250 yard shoot on deer. When will you be selling the actions only so I can continue this project? Will you be producing a bolt action, thin barreled action 6.5 Grindel, 6 Arc or 7.62x39 soon?
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James Reeves
January 9, 2025
Just bought the 450 Bushmaster bolt action upper. Would be nice to have other calibers available. 556/223, 7.62X39, 300 BO, 12.7X42 ect. Especially good in states where AWB are in place.
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James Reed
January 10, 2025
Please make a .556
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James Reed
January 10, 2025
Just bought the 350 legend bolt action complete upper waiting for it to be delivered
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Gregory Peavy
January 15, 2025
Hopefully!!! The customer can get options for handguar, muzzle brake and barrel.
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Tweak Racer
January 17, 2025
Thank you for releasing the Bolt Action Style in .223/5.56/6.5Grendel! Now, waiting for a 24" SS 6mm ARC :)
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Kent Borcherding
January 19, 2025
This has been needed for a long time, Great work Bear Creek. Let me know when 8.6 comes out in the bolt upper, I will buy the first one.
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John Elekes
January 21, 2025
Can you just buy the upper receiver with bcg only?
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Stuart Pizani
January 29, 2025
Can you remove the barrel on a 350 legend Both action and put a 300 blackout barrel
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Carson McKenzie
January 29, 2025
Can u guys please make the AR-10 bolt action upper chambered in 8.6 blackout with multiple barrel sizes
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fred frank
February 2, 2025
how about doing some 22cal and 22 mag uppers with 20" or 22" barrels in bolt action or semi
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Len Hovan
February 2, 2025
I've asked before buy I'll keep asking. Everything seem to be in place for BCA to come out with a 32lr rimfire pervision bolt action rifle. Much the same as Ruger RPR had, the difference. Make it with a 22" heavy stainless barrel, 1-16 twist, threaded on the AR platform. It's needed, The Ruger is great but a 22" would set BCA a part. Just my $0.02 worth Thanks
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MICHAEL BURGER
February 10, 2025
QUESTION #1- Is BCA going to offer a Bolt Receiver in 308/6.5CM?? QUESTION#2- Will I be able to purchase just the BC Upper with no barrel so I can build a custom Rifle??
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Steven Davis
February 11, 2025
I sure hope the offer it in a left hand and make it available to buy the receiver/bcg by itself.
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Dr Dan
February 16, 2025
I want just the upper. Mo barrel, no hand guard.....ect...
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Charlie Quirk
February 18, 2025
Price of bc-15 bolt gun in22ARC preferably left handed bolt
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Lee Hardesty
February 21, 2025
Where are the pistol caliber bolt actions to turn my ar into a De Lisle carbine? Feed problems? Maybe use a longer barrel extension and put the lugs to the rear of the magazine. And where are the pistol length uppers for my SBR?
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frank torcasio
February 22, 2025
do you remove the buffer and spring
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frank torcasio
February 22, 2025
do you remove the buffer and spring before using
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Jerry Greenwood
March 23, 2025
You can leave them in for using the lower on a gas upper or take them out. Won’t interfere with the bolt gun upper in ant way.
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Tyler Parcell
August 21, 2025
No you do not. The buffer and spring assist in a smooth bolt cycle.
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Edward Sitze
March 1, 2025
Itching for subsonic platforms in the bolt action uppers; 300 blackout, 338 arc, 8.6 blackout…
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Ryan Osterland
March 6, 2025
24 inch 243 would be great
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Capt Brian
March 8, 2025
I hope you will make one in .308
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Sam Lewis
March 8, 2025
Any possibility these bolt action uppers will be compatible with Ranch Rifle type lowers such as the ones from from Foxtrot Mike or CMMG?
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Eric Beamer
March 12, 2025
do a 12.7x42 and a 22 arc bolt upper 24 inches
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Kenneth Parker
March 22, 2025
I bought a bolt receiver for a 458 socom and a barrel for it. I installed the bolt handle. But I am unable to close the bolt. Can someone tell me what I am doing wrong.
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DAVID WARREN
May 19, 2025
Try removing rear pin, open upper 90 degrees close the bolt and cock your lower close upper and instal rear pin. This should solve your problem
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Ralph BECK
May 13, 2025
Interested in 7.62x39 and 300 BLK in bolt action upper with 16 & 18 inch barrel length!
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Dustin Baumgartner
July 13, 2025
Absolutely love my 6.5 grendel bolt action and currently ordering a 338 arc bolt action to build my daughter a deer pistol.
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Elvio Marchi
October 5, 2025
Will these receivers be compliant with standard AR15 barrels? i.e. if I wanted to change from a 20" to a 24" barrel.
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Diego Sperle
October 8, 2025
Do those uppers withstand bolt action pressures? Would I be able to use 62kpsi Hornady reloads with it safely?
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George Lee
October 9, 2025
Just received my 5.56 22” stainless fluted upper in titanium ceracoat. Absolutely gorgeous!! Have a lower assembled except for butt assembly, that will arrive tomorrow. Will have to add risers to the scope rings for the glass I’m mounting, can’t wait to get this awesome piece together!!!
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Dolphus Knox
October 23, 2025
Purchased the 350 legend, stainless barrell. Promptly sent it back. The action of the bolt was way too loose when disengaged from chamber. It kind of springs back when bolt is released from seat, but you have to gingerly pull straight back to get action to move. If you are in for a quick second shot and grab it like an ordinary bolt rifle, It seems to skew in the receiver and jam. And yes the buffer was removed. BC refunded with no issues, just not the kind of Bolt action I was expecting.
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Mike Mahaffy
October 28, 2025
Please direct me to instructions and info on take down of bolt action upper and proper cleaning before first use.
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Kenneth Roeger
November 12, 2025
What happened to all your Bolt action BC-15, BC-10 ? I placed an order Monday and my order was canceled and all the bolt actions were pulled from y’all’s website!
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Edward Martin II
November 14, 2025
Did yall stop making the bolt-action style upper? I can't find one on the website.
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James Young
January 15, 2026
Ordered the .223 Wylde 10.5 inch upper, took it out to day for a test fire, had no issues, if you get the upper regardless of the caliber please read the manual and follow the instructions prior to going love on the range it will save you any frustration, sited it at 25 then 50 yards today was a bit windy but the firearm was accurate, I was using 5.56 55grain but will be hand loading Hornady Match 68 grain have feral hunt coming up and this should do the trick, I matched it with a Zeus Arms Apollo Skeletonize lower, changed the pistol grip to a Magpul MOE-K2+Ar15/M4 grip, added a MPVO Monstum Ladon 2-10x32 for an optic, and a Socpuro 360 degrees swivel adjustable Bipod . Left the buffer and buffer spring in, little to no effect on the operation . Great product when you follow the instruction.
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George Lee
January 19, 2026
After a few months with my .556 22 inch heavy stainless bolt upper I am still blown away with the quality and accuracy of this rifle. Since this was a specific bolt build I decided that I like the action better without a buffer spring installed. I have found this rifle to be laser accurate and to exhibit very repeatable grouping. The last thing that I did was to get the mil spec trigger performing more in line with the precision of the rifle. Rather than an expensive drop in trigger assembly I came up with a couple of things that resulted in 3.5lbs pull, 1.2mm take up, and it breaks like a glass rod. I also cut down a mil spec trigger to produce a thinner, lighter trigger. It works well and is very repeatable. Now I want a 6.5 Creedmore upper for my AR10! I am spoiled on the Bear Creek bolt uppers, great job guys!!!!
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Scott Burdick
March 5, 2026
Can you change barrels like on a standard AR upper. I can easily purchase barrels without a hole for the gas. The hole is super easy to block as well. Just put a gas block on upside down.
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Justin
March 16, 2026
Yes the Bolt Action Style still uses the AR barrels we have listed. Of course you would need to cover the port with a gas barrel sleeve or turn the gas block backwards to cover the port. Our Uppers and Upper Receiver kits include the gas barrel sleeve
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Keith Karschner
June 22, 2026
I built a BC-15 in .400 Legend. It's so assume that I now shoot it more than the .350 Legend. Very hard hitting round, great for 300+ yards and about 243 recoil
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Scott ARAGON
July 7, 2026
Are the bolt action uppers still being made? I need 2 556 uppers or even just the uppers with no barrels and handgaurd. Are they just out of stock and we just have to wait till theres a new production run or are they discontinued all together.
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