Learn me on .223 wylde vs. 5.56 in an AR (Bonus: and BCA uppers)

[HEX]

This just isn't a topic I know much about. Never really been an AR guy, but I've still got my NYGF lower just sitting around (with some nice parts and trigger and stuff) but no upper for it.

My budget is..well, slim to none, as I'm barely putting food on the table at this point, but I've seen some seriously good deals on Bear Creek Arms complete barreled uppers (in the $200 to $250 range). I can't necessarily afford that right away, but it's at least plausible that I could pull it and finally turn our lower into something.

I've done some research and I find a lot about a .223 wylde barrel being (maybe ?) the best of both worlds in shooting .223 or 5.56 from the same AR. At BCA they're priced pretty much the same. So my first question is :What are the downsides of choosing an upper in .223 wylde ? Are there any ? Please explain.

Second question is about BCA products in general. They're very affordable, but how does this translate to quality ?

 

[Uzi]

.223 wylde is basically chambered to feed 5.56 safely with the pressure increase, but additionally while retaining the tolerances and accuracy of .223. Not sure there are really any downsides as the whole point of its existence is to be an updated "best of both worlds" improvement in functionality over using a standard 5.56 barrel when firing .223. The chambering stays the same as a 5.56 on the wylde anyways. The result is a more accurate barrel. If the cost isn't higher, there's really no reason I can think of not to choose one over the others.

 

[subsonic]

Uzi's answer is right. You probably won't notice a difference so if cost is the factor go with cheaper. 223 Wylde tends to be higher end but if there's no difference then 223 Wylde is the "match" grade choice for increased accuracy firing 223. But really to get the full benefit you'd want to be squaring the upper receiver, free-float handguard, bipods/bench rests, good trigger, good optics, etc. which are all added costs. (Good optic costs as much as a good rifle!)

If you're just putting together something cheap, you're not going to see the difference, but all else being equal the 223 Wylde would be a bonus.

 

[Edwardteach72]

BCA

https://www.ammoland.com/2019/02/ice-detains-30-people-after-raids-on-bear-creek-arsenal/

 

[Deplorable Me]

Take a peek at the Rock River Arms site. They explain the Wylde chamber really well.

 

[Jem45472]

Everything I have read states the same as has been already answered. There is no down side to buying a Wylde chamber.

 

[Jem45472]

This just isn't a topic I know much about. Never really been an AR guy, but I've still got my NYGF lower just sitting around (with some nice parts and trigger and stuff) but no upper for it.

My budget is..well, slim to none, as I'm barely putting food on the table at this point, but I've seen some seriously good deals on Bear Creek Arms complete barreled uppers (in the $200 to $250 range). I can't necessarily afford that right away, but it's at least plausible that I could pull it and finally turn our lower into something.

I've done some research and I find a lot about a .223 wylde barrel being (maybe ?) the best of both worlds in shooting .223 or 5.56 from the same AR. At BCA they're priced pretty much the same. So my first question is :What are the downsides of choosing an upper in .223 wylde ? Are there any ? Please explain.

Second question is about BCA products in general. They're very affordable, but how does this translate to quality ?

Bca has barrels on close out for as low as $40. I just recently bought a Wylde chambered 14.5" for $45.

Go to this sight and you can buy a decent free floated handguard for $40, an anderson upper for $40. All that's left is gas block and tube, and bcg. Their handguards are nice because they don't need to be indexed to line up gas tube. Just torque down to spec. Very easy freefloated install on the cheap.

Hand Guards - Chandler Hardwoods

 

[Mosinitis]

Just get a wylde chamber and don't bother with the theories. Theories are a dime a dozen. It has a good track record of shooting well with bigger variety of ammo. I shoot AR's competitively for over 20 years.
Also, pick the right twist rate for the ammo you are planning to shoot, according to bullet weight.

 

[Calculon]

BCA is in the budget range for barrels but that doesn’t mean you should avoid them depending what you want out of your rifle.

If you’re looking for consistency and accuracy out to 100 and beyond then you are rolling the dice with BCA. They guarantee 1 MOA with March ammo. @Eddie Gunks built a pistol with a BCA barrel that shot MOA at 100 yards. I had 2 BCA barrels that wouldn’t pattern better than size of a paper plate at 100 yards using multiple weights of match ammo.

If you are looking to build a rifle to plink and have fun with BCA is fine.

 

[Saltwater60]

That’s what I have. Might be times two soon.

 

[ChuckS]

I got a .223 Wylde complete upper from BCA about a year ago not the quality I would have liked but for the price it makes a good rifle to plink with. If your looking for accuracy past 100 yards save your money and get something of higher quality.