Anyone ever broke a bolt catch before using a BAD lever?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone ever broke a bolt catch before using a BAD lever?

Posted: 10/25/2016 10:18:37 AM EDT

I was shooting my 300BO SBR over the weekend and went to close the bolt on an empty mag using the BAD lever and the bolt catch broke in half, I'm assuming the bolt catch was a bad cast.

Posted: 10/25/2016 10:20:16 AM EDT

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I was shooting my 300BO SBR over the weekend and went to close the bolt on an empty mag using the BAD lever and the bolt catch broke in half, I'm assuming the bolt catch was a bad cast.

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Hmm, extra leverage on a small part isnt always good.

Posted: 10/25/2016 10:20:31 AM EDT

[#2]

when using the regular bolt catch release just isn't tacticool enough LOL

Posted: 10/25/2016 10:20:39 AM EDT

[#3]

doesn't surprise me. A lot of extra leverage

Posted: 10/25/2016 10:21:06 AM EDT

[#4]

I had a oversized paddle release from brownells that broke in half, was still functional tho as it broke off horizontally.

Posted: 10/25/2016 10:22:04 AM EDT

[#5]

...your just a "BAD" MuthaF**ka

Posted: 10/25/2016 10:23:36 AM EDT

[#6]

Lol. I never understood the need for a BAD lever. But then again, as a left handed shooter, I don't really need any gizmos to properly use an AR.

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:00:39 AM EDT

[#7]

Obviously you were operating operationally outside operational parameters.

I have BAD levers on everything, no problems so far.

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:03:58 AM EDT

[#8]

I always thought BADs were a solution looking for a problem...

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:05:17 AM EDT

[#9]

I don't personally use them, but I have replaced about 3-4 from that.

Probably just a problem when the bolt catch was made, but either way, it's possible to break it.

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:05:57 AM EDT

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I always thought BADs were a solution looking for a problem...

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Looks like OP found it.

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:07:45 AM EDT

[#11]

I've broken a bolt catch without a bad lever, so stuff like that does happen.

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:07:51 AM EDT

[#12]

Is the torn metal on the inside or outside face of the bolt release?

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:28:01 AM EDT

[#13]

First time I used one it broke my bolt release.

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:29:22 AM EDT

[#14]

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Is the torn metal on the inside or outside face of the bolt release?

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Outside

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:30:07 AM EDT

[#15]

If you are shooting High Power a BAD lever is awesome for not having to undo your left sling arm, but it's not legal and most people reach under or over with their right had to release the bolt after a mandatory mag change.

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:30:09 AM EDT

[#16]

your prob with it was shooting 300blk!

Posted: 10/25/2016 11:35:16 AM EDT

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Lol. I never understood the need for a BAD lever. But then again, as a left handed shooter, I don't really need any gizmos to properly use an AR.

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Using a BAD lever when shooting prone is a godsend for manipulating the bolt functions.

I like them, they work on all of my rifles and have never caused any problems over the years and many many thousands of rounds. To each their own.

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