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Posted: 8/5/2009 2:22:15 PM EDT
Guess how many rounds. I will say that I believe that this was a rather early blow out. Any other issues that could cause this? Should I be looking for more issues?
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Well, OP says it was well-lubed, but it's dry in the pic. So ...
Other than that, it's the rings, so maybe it went overgassed at some point ... - overly hot rounds? - gas port too big? - how many total rounds through the rifle before they went (as opposed to this BCG)? - handloads? - shooting 5.56 in a .223 chamber? - did the ammo show any signs of overpressure (bulged cases, blown primers? If this is a new rifle - and you don't find it's a faulty carrier - I think I'd have it checked out for gas problems. But that's just my guess. . . |
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that happened to me on a Bushy bolt/carrier, I was installing the bolt into the carrier and it caught on the inner lip and pulled out the gas ring. I chucked the ring and installed a new one. Haven't had a problem since ETA: personally, I would just chuck the bad ring and install a new one like I did and not make a stink about anything. But it's your call. |
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Well, OP says it was well-lubed, but it's dry in the pic. So ... Other than that, it's the rings, so maybe it went overgassed at some point ... - overly hot rounds? - gas port too big? - how many total rounds through the rifle before they went (as opposed to this BCG)? - handloads? - shooting 5.56 in a .223 chamber? - did the ammo show any signs of overpressure (bulged cases, blown primers? If this is a new rifle - and you don't find it's a faulty carrier - I think I'd have it checked out for gas problems. But that's just my guess. . . Well, OP says it was well-lubed, but it's dry in the pic. So ...It was cleaned in OMS, then dried, picture took.Other than that, it's the rings, so maybe it went overgassed at some point ... - overly hot rounds? Actually, cheap PMC - gas port too big? BCM middy, never been touched - how many total rounds through the rifle before they went (as opposed to this BCG)? 200 before the new BCG, before that it was a Brand new RRA BCG - handloads? No Handloads through gun yet - shooting 5.56 in a .223 chamber? .223 in a 5.56 chamber - did the ammo show any signs of overpressure (bulged cases, blown primers? looked good, will post pic of brass. If this is a new rifle - and you don't find it's a faulty carrier - I think I'd have it checked out for gas problems. But that's just my guess. |
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Just change the gas rings. What are they, $3. Then go shoot another 50rds and if it does it again you know it's a problem. If it doesn't then you might have just had a bad gas ring. I would do this. It's only $3 and you'll find out if it is the rings or something else. |
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Was the company you purchased it from contacted yet and given a chance to take care of the problem? Yes, actually responded to email after business hours. New rings are on the way, I have no doubt that the Manafacturer will take complete care of the issue. I honestly doubt that it is a manafacture defect, I think there could of possibly be another issue. |
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