Testing the Bear Creek Arsenal Heavy Profile 1:7 twist .223 Wylde 18" barrel

This is a range report using an 18" BCA Nitride treated 1:7 twist heavy profile barrel. Mid-length gas, chambered in .223 Wylde.

Model # B223WMHB1817(M)


I do not represent BCA or any other company or organization. I am not paid or compensated in any way for this review. I'm just a guy who likes target shooting on the cheap.

Ammo tested was:

1. IMI Razorcore 77 grain 5.56
2. PPU Match 75 Grain .223
3. IMI Razorcore 69 grain 5.56
4. PPU Match 69 grain .223
5. ZQI 62 grain LAP 5.56
6. Independence 62 grain LAP 5.56
7. Wolf Gold 55 grain .223
8. Independence 55 grain 5.56
9. Tula 55 grain .223 (steel case)


Each range trip, a single 5-round group from each ammo type was fired from a distance of 100 yards.

This is not a comprehensive test. I simply wanted to see what I could reasonably expect from a variety of readily available, inexpensive ammunition.

I paid under 58 dollars for this barrel, SHIPPED to my doorstep.
Is it worth it? You decide.

In the future, I'll be testing several other BCA barrels I purchased using the same ammo/lots in the same order of firing.

This video is provided for educational purposes only. All weapons are shown are legally owned, and legal to possess and fire in my state of residence.


Let me know what you think!
In the coming weeks I'll be testing:

BCA 20" goverment profile 5.56 1:7 twist rifle length gas nitride barrel

BCA 16" M4 profile 5.56 1:8 twist carbine length gas nitride barrel

BCA 16: Pencil profile 5.56 1:7 twist mid length gas nitride barrel.