New Upper Assembly

[m60g]

Was looking to purchase a new 16 inch upper assembly and was looking at the

https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Upper-Complete-Forged-556-NATO-Recon-Mid-Length-16-Round-Q-Comp-1-8-Twist-Black/productinfo/TR%2DUF556RCM16RQ8B/

Or

https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-mk2-bfh-16-mid-length-upper-receiver-group-w-mcmr-13-handguard/

Wondering if anyone has some feedback on which one is the better deal of the two

Am I just paying the extra 200 for the Wilson name?

Thanks

[Buncheong]

https://www.centurionarms.com/product-p/cm4upper.htm

[CLee0509]

Depends on what you want the new upper to do. Those are two very different barrels.

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[m60g]

How so? Not being funny, just would like to know.

I want a reliable upper, that won’t let me down at the wrong time LOL

Like maybe in the middle of a carbine class

[CLee0509]

How so? Not being funny, just would like to know.The BCM is cold hammer forged, chrome lined while the Wilson is 416 stainless.

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[m60g]

Does one barrel have an advantage over the other? Or is one better for certain things compared to the other

[CLee0509]

Does one barrel have an advantage over the other? Or is one better for certain things compared to the otherI have no experience with Wilson, but stainless barrels are generally more accurate. It should be sub moa with match ammo I'm assuming.

The BCM is basically the run of the mill government "milspec" type barrel, but is also cold hammer forged which supposedly increases lifespan etc. You can expect 2-4moa on average.

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[CLee0509]

I want a reliable upper, that won’t let me down at the wrong time LOL

Like maybe in the middle of a carbine class

In that case just save the money and get the BCM or Centurion Arms which was posted above. Apples to apples.

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[SiGfever]

The Centurion would be my choice, damn fine weapon. BCM would be my next choice. Both are CHF.

[JediGuy]

I have an affinity for Centurion Arms, based on responsiveness to customer questions and their being Indiana-based. But BCM is obviously good to go, as well. No need to drop extra coin on Wilson.

[26 Inf]

How so? Not being funny, just would like to know.

I want a reliable upper, that won’t let me down at the wrong time LOL

Like maybe in the middle of a carbine class

The Wilson is essentially a stainless, 1:8 twist, hand lapped 'match' barrel, it comes with BCG and charging handle, for 1,189.00

The BCM is a 1:7 twist, cold hammer forged, chrome-lined, 'general purpose' barrel. With the add on BCG and charging handle, the BCM is 939.00

In terms of barrel life, both barrels should last well-beyond the normal shooter's expectations.

The differing twist rates aren't really a concern unless you want to fire super light bullets, in that case I'd stay away from the 1:7.

So, in general the Wilson is more likely going to be a very accurate upper, probably 1moa or less with match ammo, whereas the BSM will likely be a 2moa upper.

For HD, IMO, the accuracy difference is negligible.

If you are wanting accuracy, here's another, less expensive, quality option, comes with BCG and charging handle for 670.00:

https://www.whiteoakarmament.com/white-oak-armament-16-upper-mid-gas-1-7-alg-handguard-emr-v3-m-lok.html

Hope this helps.