More BCM Smiles

[Canonshooter]

I decided to take the plunge on a BCM BFH 16" Mid Length (ENHANCED Light Weight) Upper Receiver Group w/ BCM KMR-*ALPHA* 13" Handguard (http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-BFH-16-Mid-Length-ENHANCED-Light-Weight-Upp-p/bcm-urg-mid-16-bfh-elw-kmr-a13.htm) which was ordered last Sunday and delivered on Thursday. I also replaced a CTR stock and MAID grip with the BCM pieces (the Mod 0 BCM grip fits my small hands much better) and a Troy front folding BUIS with BCM logo.

As expected, the new upper looked great right out of the box and the KMR-A handguard fits my hands much better than the MOE handguards I was running previously. The ergonomics of the rifle took a mighty leap forward with these new parts. I installed a very low round count LMT BCG, a KAC micro 600 rear BUIS and an Aimpoint PRO from my pervious upper, hooked it up to my lower and hit the range with it today.

Unsurprisingly, the new upper ran without a hitch. I fed it XM193, SSA Mk262, Black Hills Mk262, Hornady 75 BTHP .223 and some 69 SMK .223 hand loads. I got the irons dialed-in at 50 yards with six rounds and then set the Aimpoint's red dot right on top of the front post. At 50 yards off a bench, this upper was very consistent and showed good precision potential. Here's what three consecutive targets (three different loadings) looked like firing them off one after the other;

http://www.canonshooter.com/photos2/recce16target-3.jpg


I'm confident that with magnified optics this upper would prove to be quite impressive for a lightweight barrel. The rifle as shown below (minus sling and magazine) weighs 7 pounds on the nose, 3 ounces lighter than with the BCM 14.5 LW mid-length with FSB and MOE handguards this new upper replaced. This is my third BCM upper and like the other two, has made me smile.

Obligatory Photos


http://www.canonshooter.com/photos2/recce16-1.jpg


http://www.canonshooter.com/photos2/recce16-2.jpg


http://www.canonshooter.com/photos2/recce16-3.jpg


http://www.canonshooter.com/photos2/recce16-4.jpg

[dobe]

Nice. I like that sight.


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[Inkslinger]

Have you checked this out?
https://m.facebook.com/M4Carbine.net/?tsid=0.7173867900855839&source=typeahead


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[unclebud]

Nice, I really like my BCM 16"

[Canonshooter]

A few more targets from the initial sighting-in today. Both of these off the bench at 50 yards, being as precise as I could be with a non-magnified optic. FWIW, my other BCM uppers liked the Silver State Armory version of Mk262 as well. With a magnified optic this barrel would certainly hold 1.5 MOA groups with this right ammo, most likely even better with match-grade ammo.

ES on the SSA target = .732"
ES on Hornady target = .942"


http://www.canonshooter.com/photos2/recce16target-2.jpg


http://www.canonshooter.com/photos2/recce16target-1.jpg

[misfit47]

Thanks for posting this. I'm considering swapping my midlength standard profile bcm barrel for one of those. Try it out at 100yds when you can please.

[556BlackRifle]

Looks like a nice shooting weapon. Congrats!

[ballsout]

https://s3.postimg.org/47zowmdfn/IMG_2832.jpg

My best grouping yesterday @ 50 with T2+3xMag.
BCM 14.5 BFH ELW w/KMR
Federal XM193

[Canonshooter]

My best grouping yesterday @ 50 with T2+3xMag.
BCM 14.5 BFH ELW w/KMR
Federal XM193

Getting XM193 to group that well speaks volumes about the quality of these BFH ELW barrels. Good shooting too!

[Canonshooter]

Thanks for posting this. I'm considering swapping my midlength standard profile bcm barrel for one of those. Try it out at 100yds when you can please.

I will give it a try, though my eyes do not see the dot as a true circle. I may temporarily install one of my scopes to remove sighting error and do some 100 yard testing.

[markm]

I may temporarily install one of my scopes to remove sighting error and do some 100 yard testing.

We do that periodically. I've not had a bad shooting BCM barrel. With glass and handloads, they'll hold MOA or better.

[David Dyke]

What glass do you guys use for 2oo yds. and <?
Thanks
David

[Canonshooter]

What glass do you guys use for 2oo yds. and <?
Thanks
David

I'm using an Aimpoint PRO which seems suitable for 200 yards and under.

My rifle without optics (but with very usable BUIS) weighs 6 pounds - 3 ounces. Adding the full size Aimpoint adds another 13 ounces, which already IMO negatively impacts the light weight and great handling of the rifle. Going to heavier magnified optics would only make that worse so I've decided to make the most of the Aimpoint. If I change optics at all, it will most likely be for a lighter RDS such as a Trijicon MRO or Aimpoint H2.