My Buddy: Bravo Company 14.5 First Shots

Published on September 27, 2023
Duration: 15:22

This video showcases a custom Bravo Company 14.5-inch AR-15 build, featuring premium components like a Geissele S3G trigger and Radian controls. Initial range testing revealed a gas system tuning issue with a JP Enterprises low-mass carrier, requiring adjustment of the gas block. After tuning, the rifle demonstrated good reliability and accuracy, with the speaker highlighting the benefits of the Radian bolt release for reloads and the BCM vertical grip for barricade shooting.

Quick Summary

The custom Bravo Company 14.5-inch AR-15 build features BCM receivers, a Geissele S3G trigger, Radian controls, and an EOTech on a Unity Tactical riser. Initial cycling issues with a JP low-mass carrier were resolved by tuning the adjustable gas block, leading to reliable performance and good accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Rifle Overview: BCM 14.5 Custom Build
  2. 01:18Internal Components & Optics: Geissele, Radian, EOTech
  3. 02:39Range Performance & Tuning: Gas System Issues
  4. 06:38Barricade Shooting & Ergonomics
  5. 11:25Final Assessment & Future Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key components of the custom Bravo Company 14.5 AR-15 build?

The build features Bravo Company upper and lower receivers, a 14.5-inch fluted lightweight barrel, Huxwrx pinned and welded muzzle device, Geissele Super 3 Gun trigger, Radian ambidextrous controls, and an EOTech optic on a Unity Tactical riser.

What gas system issues were encountered during the first shots?

During initial live fire, the bolt failed to lock back. This was identified as a potential issue with the JP Enterprises low mass carrier and Silent Captured Spring, requiring fine-tuning of the adjustable gas block.

How did the rifle perform after tuning the gas system?

After adjusting the gas block, the rifle demonstrated improved reliability and accuracy on steel targets. The speaker also noted the effectiveness of the Radian oversized bolt release for quick reloads.

What ergonomic features were highlighted for shooting?

The EOTech optic on a Unity Tactical riser was praised for enabling a higher, heads-up shooting position. The BCM vertical grip was also noted as beneficial for stabilizing the rifle during barricade shooting.

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