[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Problem with BCG from my LE6920

Posted: 3/8/2013 1:09:06 PM EDT

I bought a new in box LE6920, when I took it apart to clean, it was hard to get the bolt, out of the bolt carrier. after cleaning, I tried to re-assemble it and the bolt won't go into the carrier. It looks as if there is a ring inside the carrier that wont let the bolt slide all the way in. Anyone else have this problem? Sorry no pics but I couldn't get any good ones yet. Of course Colt customer service is closed for the weekend.

Posted: 3/8/2013 1:24:31 PM EDT

[#1]

Try a drop of lube on your gas rings if its dry. Spread it all the way around the outside. It should be a snug fit. It should go right in. Stagger the gaps in your gas rings. The carrier does have a ledge inside where the gas rings begin to seat. You will meet resistance when putting the bolt in at about 1/2 way, I'm sure it will go for you with a good push.

Posted: 3/8/2013 4:01:17 PM EDT

[#2]

I'll try that again when I get home, but the area that looks like the issue is is getting the back of the bolt to fit in, the area that the firing pin slides into. I don't even think it is getting in far enough for the gas rings to cause the problem.

Posted: 3/9/2013 6:11:24 PM EDT

[#3]

After doing what the previous poster suggested, try pushing the bolt inwards while turning the bolt. Once it's in spin it back into position.

Posted: 3/9/2013 9:54:31 PM EDT

[#4]

make sure the pin that holds the extractor in place hasnt come out a tiny but further on one side

some times you can push it with your hand while cleaning it or something and it sticks out just a hair and will stop one up

Posted: 3/13/2013 8:02:46 AM EDT

[#5]

Thanks everyone for the help. It is just tighter than the one on the older (and cheaper) AR I had. I didn't want to force it. I can't wait to get this one out and shoot it. Now I just need more ammo.

Posted: 3/13/2013 10:39:32 AM EDT

[#6]

Also don't push it straight in as you can damage the gas rings. Think of the bolt as a screw and twist it into the carrier.

Posted: 3/13/2013 5:46:17 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Thanks everyone for the help. It is just tighter than the one on the older (and cheaper) AR I had. I didn't want to force it. I can't wait to get this one out and shoot it. Now I just need more ammo.

When mine was new, inserting the bolt back into the BCG was a bit dicey. Now that I've shot a few thousand rounds thru it, no problem. BTW, good luck finding ammo..

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