Colt barrel or BCM/DD? for a much needed upgrade.

[dpaqu]

I’m trying to upgrade my bushmaster HBAR 16” carbine (I know I know...) as inexpensively as possible. I’m eyeballing a online retailers $300 dollar deal on a slightly used (30 rounds is what they are saying) Colt barrel, BCG and charging handle but I’m tempted to step up to a CHF DD or BCM barrel and bolt for more $$$. I’m not even thinking about middy or carbine gas system just basic barrel durability and quality.

Thoughts?

[ssgjason]

Those with a better understanding will help you out but I have a few things to offer and questions to ask.

Are you having problems?
What have you done to/with this rifle so far?

Honestly, I would shoot it. And as things wear and break, such as extractors, bolts, springs. I would replace them with high quality parts.
I may go for a heavier buffer, though.

[Eurodriver]

It would be easier to sell the Bushmaster and buy a new rifle.

That's what I did, and I'm glad.

[Col_Crocs]

IM with Eurodriver. If this route is feasible in your case, this is what I recommend doing as well. That way, you start fresh with a quality weapon through and through.

[dpaqu]

Even if I go to a new rifle question remains. Colt or BCM/DD? Even though I know it matters little I can't help but wish colt made CHF barrels.

[QuietShootr]

If you can get one of the Colt Canada made 6920s, I believe they do have HF Diemaco barrels.

[Belmont31R]

Even if I go to a new rifle question remains. Colt or BCM/DD? Even though I know it matters little I can't help but wish colt made CHF barrels.

All are good brands. I would not put too much thought into CHF unless you are doing a lot of drills and expending a lot of ammunition. Regular 4150 barrels still work very well and you would have to work hard to wear one out.


That said if its in your budget why not?


I am partial to BCM just because they offer so many factory options its kinda hard not to find a setup to your liking that they offer. Or you can always have someone put something together for you.

[JackFanToM]

Go here, look at all three, play with options, look at cost, and make a decision. All 3 are quality, so you will be pretty hard pressed to make a bad decision...unless you have no clue what you plan to do with the rifle...

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...i?display=home

[dpaqu]

If I replace the barrel and BCG and make sure everything is staked properly how much of a practical difference is left?
FWIW I don't mind piecing a rifle together. ARs are a lot easier than AKs in this regard.

[crusader377]

I’m trying to upgrade my bushmaster HBAR 16” carbine (I know I know...) as inexpensively as possible. I’m eyeballing a online retailers $300 dollar deal on a slightly used (30 rounds is what they are saying) Colt barrel, BCG and charging handle but I’m tempted to step up to a CHF DD or BCM barrel and bolt for more $$$. I’m not even thinking about middy or carbine gas system just basic barrel durability and quality.

Thoughts?

I actually would just sell your bushmaster at a local gun show. I would imagine you should get $600-$700 easy. Maybe you can put a cheap Tapco scope and UTG rail and sell it for $900-1000 just kidding. I would use that money along with your $300 and get a new Colt/DD/ or BCM of your choice.