Jim Harmer Reviews the 450 Bushmaster
BY Herschel Smith
1 year, 8 months ago
Amusing video. I will remark that while I don’t have a strong opinion (or any opinion really) on Bear Creek Arsenal uppers, lowers or full rifles, he didn’t get great grouping with the heavier load. One comment to the video indicates that one viewer got much better results with a 200 grain load. But with such a lousy BC, I wonder why you would have the 450 Bushmaster and opt for a lighter load?
Anyway, if I was going to purchase a 450 Bushmaster rifle, I’d likely choose a Rock River Arms rifle in 450 Bushmaster. They manufacture tight, close tolerance, well functioning rifles that usually group extremely close. Of course, purchasing a RRA rifle will set you back more than buying a Bear Creek Arsenal rifle. So the choice is up to you – if you make the choice at all.
If you have a rifle in 45-70, I would see this as overlap and maybe unnecessary. But variety is the spice of life, and it’s always good to have more rifles.
On March 23, 2023 at 11:19 am, Paul B said:
I had a bear creek upper in 450 bushmaster. Shot pretty well. But the lower did not have a heavy trigger spring and it was cold, very cold, when I tried to take a deer with it and all I got was a click. Not the uppers fault but still depressing. it was an Aero lower and they seem to work will on warm days.
I have a 350 legends that I am happy with so I will probably not try a 450 again.
On March 23, 2023 at 1:51 pm, Wyotana said:
I have a number of BCA uppers. No 450BM, but I’ve been thinking about it.
Honestly, the BCA’s shoot as well as my one RRA upper, all chambered in Wylde. At half the money, that’s not bad.
I just put a BCA 6.5 CM upper with a stainless barrel on a lower I built. Shot .920 five shot group with Hornady factory 147gr. match ammo right out of the box.
On March 26, 2023 at 12:49 pm, Latigo Morgan said:
I put a 16″ BCA 350 Legend upper on a RRA lower. It shoots more accurately than I can.
It’s solid and well made, for under $300. When I get the scratch together, I’ll order a 20″ A2 government profile upper in 5.56×45 to round out my collection.