Are you looking for a different kind of varmint and target rifle?
I got a chance to test out the Bear Creek Arsenal .22-250 Bolt Action AR-10 Upper along with the BCA 5-30×56 Scope and this is how well they performed.
Are you on the hunt for a bolt action .22-250 caliber rifle for touching targets and varmints wayyyyyyy out there? Do you already own an AR-10 platform rifle? Well the Bear Creek Arsenal .22-250 Bolt Action AR-10 Upper is certainly a great pick for your needs. Lets take a look first at what the Bear Creek Arsenal .22-250 Bolt Action AR-10 Upper offers:
| Color | Anodized – Default |
|---|---|
| SKU | UABA-3107-22-250RMW20114P-15ASR |
| Weight (lbs) | 8.200000 |
| Magazine Capacity | N/A |
| Barrel Length | 20 |
| Profile | SOCOM |
| Twist | 1:14 |
| Barrel Finish | Parkerized |
| Material | 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium |
| Thread Pitch | 5/8 x 24 |
| Caliber | .22-250 |
| Feed Ramp | AR-10 |
| Flutes | Non-fluted |
| Charging Style | Bolt Action Style |
| Classification | Complete Upper Assembly |
| Platform | AR-10 |
| Bolt Material | E9310 |
| Receiver Material | Billet |
The Bear Creek Arsenal .22-250 Bolt Action AR-10 Upper does not come with iron sights. Most shooters using such a long distance critter slayer cartridge want a quality, high magnification scope on their rifle. How does a scope offered by BCA that boasts 5-30 power sound? That certainly is indeed quite impressive!
The BCA 5-30×56 scope is full of great features perfect for any rifle, especially one in .22-250. Check this out:
This BCA 5-30×56 scope will meet your demands for extreme hunting scenarios. Offering a wide magnification range for mid-range to long-range shooting, our sight combines elite performance with a sleek, stealthy appearance. It features a second focal plane reticle calibrated for any caliber, red reticle illumination for contrast against targets and low light shooting, and fully multi-coated optics. It’s capped, low-profile turrets produce clear, audible clicks and feature aggressive exterior ‘knurling’, to add a distinct tactile feel to give shooters greater confidence when adjusting their windage and elevation. With built-in zero stops, and a single-piece, 30mm tube and aircraft grade aluminum construction, 5-30×56 scope is extremely accurate and durable.
- Zero-Stop & Turret Lock:5-30×56 Second Focal Plane Tactical Reticle (MIL) riflescope offers an easy to set, rock-solid return to zero after turret adjustments. Tactical locking turrets provides fast, accurate adjustments.
- 30mm Monotube:One-piece oversized 30mm tubes increase strength and reliability, and provides greater elevation and windage adjustments for long ranges.And 30mm tube ruggedly built to withstand recoil and impacts. Strong o-ring seals and nitrogen purging guarantee their good performance.
- 6 Levels Red Illumination, Very Little Distortion, Extra-Low Dispersion, Excellent for Dawn, Dusk Even at Night Shooting (CR232 Battery NOT included)
- Etched Glass Tactical MIL Reticle, Center Dot Illuminated with Digital Lines & Dots > 90% Light Transmission
Magnification 5-30X Objective diameter 56mm Exit pupil distance 101mm Field of view (feet/yards) 21.8-3.6 (72-12m/1000m) Click value 1/4MOQ Elevation range 50MOA Parallax compensation 25 yards – ∞ Fast focus eyepiece yes Sealing gas Nitrogen Work temperature -25°C/+55°C Reticule etched glass, illuminated Coating fully multi-coated Main tube diameter 30mm Turrets pull and push locking Length 392mm Net weight 760g
What’s included:
- Second Focal Plane Tactical MIL Reticle Riflescopes 5-30×56 FFP
- Instructions
- Lens cover
- Cleaning cloth
Mount and CR232 Battery NOT included.
Previously I reviewed a Bear Creek Arsenal BC-10 Rifle in .308 caliber. I used the receiver from that review for testing out the Bear Creek Arsenal .22-250 Bolt Action AR-10 Upper and BCA 5-30×56 scope combination.
Assembly was super easy utilizing the 2 takedown pins on the receiver. I chose extra high scope mounts for mounting the BCA 5-30×56 scope. Now that is a sharp looking rifle!
Check out that bolt. It is quite unique and ergonomically friendly for cycling.
That scope impressed me right out of the box. Mounted on the Bear Creek Arsenal .22-250 Bolt Action AR-10 Upper it looks right at home.
The BCA 5-30×56 scope has nice knurled knobs that pop up for adjustment and lock down to keep everything true. They also control your illuminated red reticle. Perfect for those late predator hunts!
The sunshade helped out during review on a very sunny August day.
Assembled I noticed the bolt was tight to cycle but with use it loosened up nicely. At home I cycled the bolt while empty with a couple drops of oil for a few minutes to smooth things up. Now it’s time to hit the range!
Range day came on a really hot, sunny and humid August day. With the temperature in the high 80’s, it was certainly a jungle test!
The Bear Creek Arsenal .22-250 Bolt Action AR-10 Upper along with the BCA 5-30×56 Scope in it’s natural environment, the long range! My club range has both a 200 yard and a 300 yard range. After my initial sight in on the 100 yard range, it was all long distance from there.
Federal 50 grain .22-250 ammunition was the day’s load.
Squinting through sweat burning eyes and heat mirages off the barrel my best on paper group of the day was below at 200 yards. Could I have tightened up that group? Absolutely when the weather gets a bit cooler. Shots after that targeted the steel plate targets at 300 yards away. I connected on all shots well withing the center. I was very impressed with the Bear Creek Arsenal .22-250 Bolt Action AR-10 Upper and the BCA 5-30×56 Scope. Paired with the extremely flat shooting .22-250 cartridge I sighted in at 100 yards and was on all the way to 300 yards. Where was a coyote or groundhog when you need one!
Overall the Bear Creek Arsenal .22-250 Bolt Action AR-10 Upper along with the BCA 5-30×56 Scope functioned flawless on the range and ejection was quite positive. I did leave the buffer in the stock during review but I have heard of other shooters taking it out. I joked with a friend about my “spring assisted bolt”. It does work well!
The scope was quite fun especially cranked all the way up to 30 power. While targeting at 300 yards away you can certainly see your heart beat and move your rifle after a long march downrange.
I certainly recommend the Bear Creek Arsenal .22-250 Bolt Action AR-10 Upper along with the BCA 5-30×56 Scope. I look forward to chasing tiny groups as the weather cools down and smoking some vermin along the way!