Bear Creek Arsenal's Bear Pump is a pump-action AR-15 platform sold as complete rifles and uppers in .400 Legend and .450 Bushmaster, launched Nov 5, 2026.
Why it matters
It is BCA's first pump-action AR, aimed at straight-wall hunting cartridges while keeping AR controls and magazines.
What's new
First BCA pump-action AR-15 rifles and uppers in .400 Legend and .450 Bushmaster.
Full specs
| Action | pump-action AR-15 |
|---|---|
| Calibers at launch | .400 Legend, .450 Bushmaster |
| Barrel lengths | 18 in and 20 in |
| Complete rifle prices | $529.99-$559.99 |
| Complete upper prices | $304.99-$329.99 |
| Rail | full-length Picatinny top |
| Magazines/grips | standard AR-15 compatible per BCA |
Specs from: Bear Creek Arsenal Bear Pump category[1], BCA blog[2]. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Where sources disagree we use the maker's figure. Specs the maker has not published are left out.
Status history
Verification logLast status check: Nov 11, 2026
BCA blog dated Oct 30, 2026 says complete rifles and uppers officially launched Nov 5, 2026. Category page lists live Add to Cart prices.
Who it's for: Hunters wanting a manually operated AR in straight-wall cartridges.
Is it worth it?
Shipping from BCA; price depends on caliber and barrel length.
Compare with
Similar new releases at a similar price, from our database:
| Product | Status | MSRP | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Arsenal Bear Pump Complete Rifle (this page) | Shipping | $529.99–$559.99 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Savage Arms 334 expansion (new calibers/compacts) | Shipping | $459 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Savage Arms REVEL Tactical (rimfire lever) | Shipping | $629 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Bear Creek Arsenal BC-10 Bear Bolt Pro .308 Rifle | Shipping | $674.99 | Oct 27, 2026 |
