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Posted: 7/19/2010 2:24:25 PM EDT
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I have never heard of a bolt carrier failing except in a KB, but it might be worth it to have a spare bolt, cam pin, firing pin, and firing pin retaining pin if you run it hard or just shoot alot.At that point maybe it would be easier to just buy a new BCG, but be careful they tend to grow into an entire new rifle
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Posted: 7/19/2010 2:27:33 PM EDT
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This thread has some good information - What parts break in a carbine course.
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Posted: 7/19/2010 2:28:25 PM EDT
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I have a spare bolt (complete), as well as several other small parts handy in case something breaks.
Like the other poster said, once you collect so many parts, it morphs into another rifle. 
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Posted: 7/19/2010 2:28:33 PM EDT
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Hello All, what is a good rule of thuimb on spare parts? Is it worth having a complete BCG? If not what do you recomend? Advice please. Thanks Mike I like to have a Spare / Back up M4 and do 
Also I carry all small parts springs detents gass rings extractors etc!!etc! |
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Posted: 7/19/2010 3:35:37 PM EDT
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I find it easiest to just have a spare BCG rather than all parts minus the carrier. Plus it'll be a simpler swap if you do have an issue.
My spare BCG turned into my gf's new gun 
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Posted: 7/19/2010 3:53:34 PM EDT
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My spare parts grow into more rifles that need more spare parts.
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Posted: 7/19/2010 4:36:43 PM EDT
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Thanks Guys, where do you get your spare parts?
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Posted: 7/19/2010 4:42:44 PM EDT
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Thanks Guys, where do you get your spare parts? Mike BCM is always my first choice. Then PKs. Also, Bushmaster makes a pretty nice 'complete spare parts kit' for around $45. |
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Posted: 7/19/2010 5:11:10 PM EDT
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BCM and PK Firearms are where I get my parts,the EE here on the site..always good deals on good parts..and first and foremost have a back up rifle.
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Posted: 7/19/2010 5:57:25 PM EDT
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The best spare parts to have is a whole nother rifle.
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Posted: 7/19/2010 6:42:25 PM EDT
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Any spare part that includes the words "pin," "detent" or "spring" is a good spare part to have.
ETA: And I look for spare parts at Bravo, PK Firearms and Brownells. |
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Posted: 7/19/2010 7:52:57 PM EDT
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Hello All, what is a good rule of thuimb on spare parts? Is it worth having a complete BCG? If not what do you recomend? Advice please. Thanks Mike I like to have a Spare / Back up M4 and do
Also I carry all small parts springs detents gass rings extractors etc!!etc! +1 Me too. To wixbullitt: For just a minimum spares parts kit I bring my bolt assembly, extractor, extractor spring kit, gas rings, firing pin, firing pin retaining pin, CH, and a complete spring set. If you want more than that next would be a complete spare BCG, complete LPK with spare grip. The best way is really a spare back up AR and all the above noted spares. |
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