Bear Creek Arsenal Expands Into 400 Legend Territory

New 400 Legend Platform Meets Growing Hunting Demand

Bear Creek Arsenal has stepped into the straight-walled cartridge market with their latest offering: dedicated 400 Legend uppers and complete rifle systems. This strategic move addresses the increasing demand from hunters operating in regions where straight-walled cartridge requirements have become the norm for deer hunting with rifles.

The company's expansion into this specialized market segment provides shooters with modern AR-platform options that comply with jurisdictional hunting regulations while maintaining the reliability and modularity that has made the AR-15 platform so popular among hunters and enthusiasts.

Understanding the 400 Legend Advantage

The Evolution of Straight-Walled Hunting Cartridges

While traditional straight-walled rounds such as .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum have served hunters for decades, recent innovations have focused on adapting these cartridge designs for contemporary rifle platforms. This shift represents a significant departure from the historical limitation of straight-walled cartridges to lever-action and bolt-action rifle systems.

Winchester's 400 Legend Design Philosophy

The 400 Legend cartridge emerged from Winchester's engineering efforts to create an optimal balance in the straight-walled category. Positioned strategically between the 350 Legend and 450 Bushmaster, this .40-caliber round delivers substantial bullet weight for effective penetration while maintaining manageable recoil characteristics compared to larger bore alternatives like the 450 Bushmaster.

Bear Creek Arsenal's Complete Product Lineup

BC-15 Complete Rifle Configurations

Bear Creek Arsenal currently offers two distinct BC-15 rifle configurations chambered in 400 Legend:

Right-Side Charging Configuration:

• 18-inch Parkerized heavy barrel
• 1:16 twist rate
• Carbine-length gas system
• 15-inch Talon MLOK split rail system
• Right-side charging handle operation
• Price: $499 (magazine sold separately)

Standard Rear Charging Configuration:

• 16-inch barrel length
• Conventional rear charging handle
• Same rail system and gas configuration as 18-inch model
• Price: $499 (magazine sold separately)

Both rifle systems exclude magazines from the base package, with individual magazines available for $27.90 each.

Upper Receiver Assemblies

For builders preferring to customize their own lower receivers, Bear Creek Arsenal provides standalone upper assemblies:

18-inch Right-Hand Charging Upper:

• Complete upper assembly with charging handle configuration
• 15-inch Talon MLOK split rail included
• Mil-spec compatibility with standard AR-15 lowers
• Price: $299

16-inch Standard Upper:

• Rear charging handle configuration
• Identical rail system and compatibility
• Mil-spec AR-15 lower compatibility
• Price: $299

Technical Specifications Summary

Both upper configurations maintain consistent component quality and compatibility standards:

• MLOK-compatible split rail system
• Mil-spec AR-15 lower receiver compatibility
• Parkerized barrel finish for durability
• Carbine-length gas system operation