BCA Bear Creek Arsenal .22WMR Upper Accuracy Test CCI Hornady Federal .22 Magnum

Published on July 28, 2022
Duration: 8:03

This video provides an accuracy test of a Bear Creek Arsenal .22 WMR upper receiver at 100 yards, evaluating three different ammunition types: CCI Maxi Mag 40gr HP, Federal 50gr, and Hornady V-Max 30gr. The test highlights potential accuracy improvements with a better lower receiver and rest, but indicates the BCA upper is not overly ammo-picky and performs decently across tested loads.

Quick Summary

The Bear Creek Arsenal .22 WMR upper, tested at 100 yards with a 16-inch barrel and 1:16 twist, showed promising accuracy with various loads. CCI Maxi Mag 40gr HP achieved about a 1-inch group, while Federal 50gr and Hornady V-Max 30gr produced groups around 1.75 inches, suggesting the upper is not ammo-picky.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to BCA .22 WMR Upper
  2. 00:34Accuracy Test Setup and Scope
  3. 00:59Ammunition Tested: CCI, Federal, Hornady
  4. 01:48Target Setup at 100 Yards
  5. 02:00Initial Zeroing and Point of Impact Shifts
  6. 02:56Lower Receiver and Trigger Considerations
  7. 03:16Shooting the Ammunition Groups
  8. 04:47Post-Shot Analysis and Limitations
  9. 05:08Measuring the Groups: Federal
  10. 05:14Measuring the Groups: CCI Maxi Mag
  11. 05:29Measuring the Groups: Hornady V-Max
  12. 05:54Overall Performance and Ammo Pickiness
  13. 07:03Conclusion: Accuracy and Versatility
  14. 07:21Final Thoughts and Future Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Bear Creek Arsenal .22 WMR upper tested?

The Bear Creek Arsenal .22 WMR upper tested features a 16-inch barrel with a 1:16 inch twist rate. It is available with either a side charging handle or a traditional rear charging handle, and pistol-length versions are also offered.

Which ammunition types were used in the BCA .22 WMR upper accuracy test?

The accuracy test utilized three types of .22 Magnum ammunition: CCI Maxi Mag 40gr Hollow Point, Federal 50gr, and Hornady V-Max 30gr with ballistic tips. The test aimed to see how the upper performed with different weights and designs.

What were the group sizes achieved with the BCA .22 WMR upper at 100 yards?

At 100 yards, the CCI Maxi Mag 40gr HP achieved approximately a 1-inch group (excluding a flyer). The Federal 50gr and Hornady V-Max 30gr both produced groups around 1.75 inches center-to-center, though the Federal had a flyer that would have expanded its group size.

Does the Bear Creek Arsenal .22 WMR upper seem picky about ammunition?

Based on this test, the Bear Creek Arsenal .22 WMR upper does not appear to be overly picky about ammunition. It shot all three tested types (CCI, Federal, Hornady) with similar group sizes, indicating it can handle a variety of loads effectively.

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