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Posted: 6/20/2017 4:36:01 PM EDT

Hey there guys, just got a killer deal from a buddy on a Tan Gen 4 STG556 That takes the Aug Mags. It was too good of a deal to pass up and got 15 mags with it. He never had a issue with it in about 1000 rounds.

I talked to Bill at Ratworx and am ordering a Hybrid Bolt and the Bolt Sleeve. Is there anything else I need to be watching out for parts wise or issues that may pop up since they are out of business now.

Posted: 6/20/2017 7:31:51 PM EDT

[#1]

You've got the basics covered. The only other thing you might keep your eyes open for is an E-4 stock with the updated magazine catch so you can also use AR mags with it. However, be prepared for sticker shock, they aren't cheap. MSAR owed me a fairly large sum and part of their "payment" was one of the latest generation E4 stocks...that had a MSRP of $600...

Posted: 6/20/2017 7:33:55 PM EDT

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Hey there guys, just got a killer deal from a buddy on a Tan Gen 4 STG556 That takes the Aug Mags. It was too good of a deal to pass up and got 15 mags with it. He never had a issue with it in about 1000 rounds.

I talked to Bill at Ratworx and am ordering a Hybrid Bolt and the Bolt Sleeve. Is there anything else I need to be watching out for parts wise or issues that may pop up since they are out of business now.

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They're still making the hybrid bolts? Cool!

Posted: 6/20/2017 8:11:05 PM EDT

[#3]

The only trouble I have had with mine is a broken cocking pice. Ratwerks has them for $10. I would get a couple just to be safe.

Posted: 6/20/2017 10:53:23 PM EDT

[#4]

When did bill say the hybrid bolts be ready. I've been on list for like 2 years.

Posted: 6/21/2017 8:35:29 AM EDT

[#5]

Hybrid bolt and sleeve is a smart purchase considering those are probably the two most likely parts to fail. Ratworx parts are much higher quality than factory too.

Posted: 6/21/2017 9:16:20 AM EDT

[#6]

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When did bill say the hybrid bolts be ready. I've been on list for like 2 years.

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Same here - been waiting for 2 left hand bolts. Need to confirm if this is correct ( I wonder if the OP was just placed on "the list").

ETA: the right hand bolts are listed on their web site - 5 in stock for $125 ea. No left hand bolts

Posted: 6/21/2017 12:08:50 PM EDT

[#7]

Ratworx has a bad habit of putting people on "wait lists", only to never contact them when the product becomes available.

Posted: 6/21/2017 12:59:34 PM EDT

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Same here - been waiting for 2 left hand bolts. Need to confirm if this is correct ( I wonder if the OP was just placed on "the list").

ETA: the right hand bolts are listed on their web site - 5 in stock for $125 ea. No left hand bolts

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ETA#2: I called Ratworx about the bolts, basically - still in the works - "we will call you if / when they are ready". Not holding my breath though

If Steyr comes out with a non anniversary retro AUG, I will sell my MSAR and stash of parts to buy one of those......

Posted: 6/21/2017 1:39:00 PM EDT

[#9]

So what was the deal?

Because it better be a hell of a deal to get me back into MSAR.
Keep an eye on your rifle. Keep an eye on the internals.

Posted: 6/21/2017 2:12:45 PM EDT

[#10]

They actually sent me a email, they are pretty sure they have some hybrid bolts left over from last run but they are checking their inventory. They have bolt sleeves a few extra cam pins and they are looking to see if they have a firing pin for me as well.

Posted: 6/21/2017 4:08:27 PM EDT

[#11]

Nothing on the website and nothing on GunBroker. Called them and still in production. You sure it wasn't a Ratworx steyr hybrid bolt on the website??

Posted: 6/22/2017 8:47:15 AM EDT

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Nothing on the website and nothing on GunBroker. Called them and still in production. You sure it wasn't a Ratworx steyr hybrid bolt on the website??

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My mistake - yes they are the Steyr hybrid bolts. Since they are saying the MSAR bolts are "still in production" - been saying that for years..... I wonder if we will ever see them?

But I'm on the "list" along with being on the "list" for the 20/20 MSAR trigger pack modification.

Posted: 6/25/2017 8:50:29 PM EDT

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So what was the deal?

Because it better be a hell of a deal to get me back into MSAR.
Keep an eye on your rifle. Keep an eye on the internals.

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CDNN cleared them out for just under $1K, would have to be around half that IMNSHO to be worth the headache - even then it's a pricey as hell orphan step-child.

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