A Bear Creek Arsenal upper chambered in .400 Legend typically comprises a complete upper receiver assembly ready to be paired with a compatible AR-15 lower receiver. This assembly includes the barrel, bolt carrier group, handguard, and often sights or a mounting platform for optics. The .400 Legend cartridge itself is a straight-walled, high-velocity round designed for hunting and personal defense, particularly popular for use where straight-walled cartridges are legally required. Bear Creek Arsenal is known for producing affordable firearm components, making this combination accessible to a wide range of consumers.
This combination of cartridge and manufacturer offers shooters an economical entry point into a potent and versatile platform. The cartridges ballistics make it suitable for taking medium-sized game, while the AR-15 platforms modularity allows for customization to individual preferences and needs. The affordability of Bear Creek Arsenal products further expands accessibility, enabling more shooters to participate in hunting and sport shooting activities. This affordability can be particularly attractive to new firearm owners or those looking to build a specialized AR-15 without a significant financial investment.