Bushmaster vs Aero Precision uppers and lowers

[quinnjoblow]

I have the opportunity to own either a matched Bushmaster stripped upper and lower set or a Aero Precision stripped upper and lower set. I can only keep one set. What one would you guys get. Both sets are brand new un-molested. They are both older sets. Bushmaster set is from Windem, Maine and the Aero set has the old jet logo and the U.S. flag etched on flattop upper.
Im looking down the road in case I ever have to sell or trade as complete rifle. Id like the one that might retain its value down the road. I have access to all the other nessesary parts to complete a full build on one rifle.

 

[Shin_Gunto]

I would keep the Bushmaster set , no question. The Windham years Bushmaster products were/are just about some of best quality AR Lowers/Uppers. This high quality continues with Windham Weaponry AR-15's (the people who were the original Bushmaster team).

 

[A.T.R.]

What forge marks are on each of the uppers/lowers?

 

[badboybeeson]

What forge marks are on each of the uppers/lowers?

should all be the same

 

[ez8]

I have the opportunity to own either a matched Bushmaster stripped upper and lower set or a Aero Precision stripped upper and lower set. I can only keep one set. What one would you guys get. Both sets are brand new un-molested. They are both older sets. Bushmaster set is from Windem, Maine and the Aero set has the old jet logo and the U.S. flag etched on flattop upper.
Im looking down the road in case I ever have to sell or trade as complete rifle. Id like the one that might retain its value down the road. I have access to all the other nessesary parts to complete a full build on one rifle.

the areo upper i got from CTCS doesnt have a flag on it but the one in their ad does. it actually has no markings on it except a key hole type stamp.

my areo upper/lower combo is a very tight fit, im happy with it.

 

[A.T.R.]

How come you can't keep both sets?

I hate making decisions like that.

 

[Travis Bickle]

What specifically makes one better than the other in terms of all this "quality" that people are talking about?

Does one lower make the rifle shoot better than the other or something?

 

[Hitzy]

the areo upper i got from CTCS doesnt have a flag on it but the one in their ad does. it actually has no markings on it except a key hole type stamp.

my areo upper/lower combo is a very tight fit, im happy with it.

The BM rifle I have has the same forge marks as well...keyhole is Cerro Forge marking.

 

[blackacres]

Both will be good quality and will carry the same value if you sell them later.

I have two Aero lowers, both offered very good fitment when being assembled and they fit tightly to the LMT uppers I am using.

I have read/heard that Aero lowers are desireable to target shooters, due to tight machining tolerances, but I can't confirm this.

 

[ez8]

The BM rifle I have has the same forge marks as well...keyhole is Cerro Forge marking.

Is there anyway to to verify who makes the uppers? I was expecting the flag on it. When I got it I did a quick search and compaired it to one on their website and the areo site doesnt show the flag either(or it didnt a couple months ago anyway)
brownells has their uppers now for under $100...I think they can ship them here too.

 

[Hitzy]

Here are a few forge marks identified.
A (splintered) = Anchor Harvey Aluminum
AF = Alcoa Forge
C AF = Colt Alco Forge
C MB = Colt / Mueller Brass
Cardinal (stylized) = Cardinal Forge
CH = Colt Harvey Aluminum
Circle/Crosshairs w/"AR" = ArmaLite
CK = Colt / Kaiser Aluminum
CM = Colt / Martin Marietta
D (stylized) = Diemaco
DK = Diemaco / Kaiser Aluminum
E = Emco
EK = EMCO/Kaiser
E MB = EMCO/Mueller Brass
F keyhole = FNMI / Cerro Forge
FA = FNMI / Anchor Harvey
FK = FNMI / Kaiser Aluminum
FM = FN/Martin Marietta
FMB = FNMI / Mueller Brass
Keyhole = Cerro Forge
L = Lewis Machine & Tool
LK = LAR / Kaiser Aluminum
LM = LAR / Martin Marietta
M (under diamond) = Mueller Industries
PA = Capco / Anchor Harvey
PM = Capco / Martin Marietta

 

[ez8]

Not to thread jack... but does cerro forge supplies areo precision?

 

[quinnjoblow]

Is there anyway to to verify who makes the uppers? I was expecting the flag on it. When I got it I did a quick search and compaired it to one on their website and the areo site doesnt show the flag either(or it didnt a couple months ago anyway)
brownells has their uppers now for under $100...I think they can ship them here too.

The Aero upper and lower set were purchased as a pair from one of our sponsors ArmsEast maybe 3years ago. And it does have the Yank flag on the flat top just in front of charging handle slot.

 

[ez8]

The Aero upper and lower set were purchased as a pair from one of our sponsors ArmsEast maybe 3years ago. And it does have the Yank flag on the flat top just in front of charging handle slot.

interesting... i got mine from Canadian Tactical Cowboy Supplies... their pic shows the flag and the keyhole but mine doesnt have the flag.
http:// ctcsupplies.ca/collections/ar-15-upper-parts/products/aero-precision-ar-15-complete-flat-top-t-marked-upper-receiver

i only care because im going to be selling mine soon, its a amazing rifle i just never use the thing.