Gas ring questions

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Posted: 12/11/2003 5:59:28 AM EDT

I recently changed my gas rings. When I cyclic my AR it gets a little stiff. Right were its almost home. It will always close if I hit the bolt release, or if I pull the charging handle all the way back and then release. But if I let it go home slow it won`t go all the way. I haven`t fired it yet. Now I know that I`m not supposed to ride the bolt but all of my other AR`s work fine even if I ride the bolt home. Is this normal or is something wrong here?

Posted: 12/11/2003 6:58:52 AM EDT

[#1]

My new Bushmaster does the same thing. I think you just have to break it in since the rings are new.

Posted: 12/11/2003 7:37:47 AM EDT

[#2]

Quit masturbating and shoot the darn thing.

[shock]

[:D]

Posted: 12/11/2003 8:47:49 AM EDT

[#3]

Why are you riding the bolt home?

The thing is made to fly into battery.

Go ahead! Let 'er fly... X number of millions of AR15/M16s do this every day.

No harm to be done by doing this.

Posted: 12/11/2003 9:55:07 PM EDT

[#4]

My OLY does this too. I think it's probably normal. IIRC, my Army M4 also did it when it was brand new.

Posted: 12/11/2003 11:56:36 PM EDT

[#5]

You are the problem, you are inducing the malfunction into the weapon. Charge your AR15 properly, and you won't have this happen. I would bet that after a hundred rounds you won't see this continue.

Don't sweat it, just go shoot it!

Posted: 12/12/2003 5:54:00 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Quit masturbating and shoot the darn thing.

[shock]

[:D]

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HAAAAAAAA!!! LMAO!!! Yep thats normal, just shoot it, it'll loosen up.

Posted: 12/12/2003 7:19:02 AM EDT

[#7]

Thanks guys. This was the first time I`ve replaced gas rings. I`m just a little worried that something`s wrong. Thanks again

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