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Bear Creek Arsenal BC-15 7.62x39mm Review: Budget Blaster or Bust?

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We go hands-on with the Bear Creek Arsenal BC-15 in 7.62x39mm to see how well a budget AR chambered in an AK caliber holds up.
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