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Posted: 10/18/2014 10:15:00 AM EDT

my BCG from my A2 will not side into my A3 upper!!
It will go half way and no further, unless maybe I tap it in with a rubber mallet !!!
I don't think that would be wise!!!!!
Should't a BCG from A2 upper fit into an A3 upper?????????

Your thoughts and opinions please

Thanks

Posted: 10/18/2014 10:27:11 AM EDT

[#1]

yes. it's probably hitting the gas tube. sometimes they are not properly aligned and/or bent.

Posted: 10/18/2014 10:29:16 AM EDT

[#2]

it don.t even go in that far,the bcd just seem to be to tight.
The charging handle is even tight but it does go in

Posted: 10/18/2014 10:46:52 AM EDT

[#3]

ok then have a look at this thread:

Posted: 10/18/2014 12:10:08 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks fan !!!
Just noticed the BCG is a colt maybe that is why???!!!!!!
The only thing is the colt BCG fits my bushmaster carbine

Thanks for your help!!!

Posted: 10/20/2014 12:19:25 PM EDT

[#5]

Sending back my A3 upper for Bushmaster to
check it out.
I called them this morning,good people

Posted: 11/2/2014 10:28:45 AM EDT

[#6]

My A3 upper is on its way back,should have it by Friday

Posted: 12/5/2014 11:08:25 AM EDT

[#7]

Got a new A3 upper back from Bushmaster!
Great job Busmaster

Posted: 12/5/2014 9:52:26 PM EDT

[#8]

Good deal!

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