Side Charging AR15 Upper
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dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
Looking forward to range report.
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Sweet!
I have 2 of their uppers and am happy with them.
I have 2 of their uppers and am happy with them.
alistair
6.5 Creedmoor
The bolt is a bit tough to pull back, I assume that this will ease up as the barrel/bcg gets broken in. Did yours' uppers have this issue?
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Mine are both conventional rear charging - one in 7.62x39 and one in 6.5 Grendel. I don't notice anything unusual with the pull and both cycle as they should.
A clean and lube might be in order if you haven't already.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Got one from them too in 6.5 Grendel. Like this option when I have a scope mounted further back over the charging handle. Only downside. Cleaning. I have to unscrew the "handle" to remove the bolt. I wonder how long before this repeated action will cause issues, which I can only see leading to bolt replacement. Oh yeah, also loosens up during use but since it needs to be removable, lock tite doesn't make sense.
Loworange88
.40 S&W
I have one of their lefty side chargers with their heavy barrel. I set this particular one up as a straight pull rifle by disabling the gas tube/block. The side charging handle was a little tough to pull back in the beginning, but has since relaxed a bit after some use. Good shooter with good ammo.
Really dumb question, what is the advantage of having a side charging upper?
Loworange88
.40 S&W
Personal preference IMO. I bought the lefty specifically for this build. I wanted a bench gun to practice longer ranges, and also use it as a coyote rig, although its a bit heavy. My logic told me that on the bench I could charge every shot without taking my right hand off the evil grip. I also didnt want this to be a semi automatic and wanted it to be different....nothing more.
I built one in 9mm. No real advantage.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Low mounted scopes
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
no safe act, manually operated
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Gotcha
repete
.338 Win Mag
Try unscrewing the cocking knob and then slide a small rubber O ring over the threads, that will allow you to tighten the screw up and keep it snug while firing.
I used them to make straight pull bolt action ARs. Can have pistol grip and detachable magazine. And in SHTF times my fixed mag AR would Donate it’s upper To the cause.
Hmmmm....... sound like a plan!
Shadow rider
6.5 Creedmoor
My Texas hog gun is a side charging 7.62 x39...It runs like a Deere!
It's the one on the right. And yes, it's Bear Creek Arsenal.
The other is my sons .223.
Both are 80s.
It's the one on the right. And yes, it's Bear Creek Arsenal.
The other is my sons .223.
Both are 80s.
C3D
.338 Win Mag
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Only disadvantages IMHO. Impedes rapid field stripping in an emergency and upsets your manual of arms when shooting other ARs or if someone else needs to shoot this one. The KISS principle applies double so to your battle weapon.