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Posted: 1/4/2019 6:51:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've noticed the weird flared ends on two of my Toolcraft cotter pins. Makes reassembly a bitch. |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 6:53:02 PM EDT
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I actually mentioned this very same issue on page 1 (I think). The firing pin retaining pin is a total PITA. It's like I have to push the pin in at a more extreme angle than usual. I guess I could have exchanged it but the thing works fine and rides in a m16a1 clone. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: I've noticed the weird flared ends on two of my Toolcraft cotter pins. Makes reassembly a bitch. |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 7:08:59 PM EDT
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I throw them out and buy them from bcm. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 1/4/2019 8:46:43 PM EDT
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Grind them for split second. Had a few like this
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Posted: 1/4/2019 9:13:58 PM EDT
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I just put them in.
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Posted: 1/4/2019 10:03:34 PM EDT
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I just put them in. |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 11:28:01 PM EDT
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anybody have any experience with the JP Rifles full-mass BCG? I also have PSA premiums that I like. |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 11:45:57 PM EDT
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Are they made by the same manufacturer that made their AR Stoner components? I am not sure if they ever improved, but I doubt I will ever get past the junk they were pumping out during the Sandy Hook panic. If not, do you know who makes Brownells BCGs, by chance? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Brownells has the chrome bcgs for 99 from time to time If not, do you know who makes Brownells BCGs, by chance? |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 12:02:10 AM EDT
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Link to source/s. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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AO makes the bcg for FN and cost $80. That's all I use. PSA purchased tool craft so I don't use tool craft anymore. |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 12:03:48 AM EDT
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I recently bought a new BCM 20" upper. I had a spare BCM complete bolt carrier group laying around to drop in the new upper.
It wasn't $200 dollars, but more like $170. My thoughts: carrier finish doesn't matter per say. A lot of companies are pushing out carriers that they claim work without lubrication or that it increases reliability. That might be true to a certain extent but I found through my personal experience that the carrier finish only helps with cleaning it easier (chrome or stainless steel seems to be the best to clean off). Otherwise you get the same reliability as you would with a "normal" carrier group. Nothing beats a properly lubed rifle over any of the material they're pushing. |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 12:18:26 AM EDT
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I remember ordering BCM uppers when they came with a free BCG... Wasn't even that long ago.
Aim has a bunch of BCG options for good prices, IIRC. |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 1:17:19 AM EDT
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AR Stoner is a Midway USA brand. |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 1:21:39 AM EDT
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Yes sir, you are correct. My mistake! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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AR Stoner is a Midway USA brand. |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 11:15:56 AM EDT
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Been a handful in the EE lately at great prices. |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 11:08:34 PM EDT
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If you happen to see one, please hit me up Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Been a handful in the EE lately at great prices. One just hit the EE. Emailed you. |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 11:23:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @DoctorLove One just hit the EE. Emailed you. |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 4:28:35 PM EDT
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Another vote for AO Precision. I purchased 2 from Danger Close in Florida. I think they were 89.99 maybe?
They claim to supply a good number of manufacturers. www.aopmfg.com/industries/firearms/ Run them in both my 300 AAC Aero Precision SBR builds. So far they work well. |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 6:30:18 PM EDT
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Another vote for AO Precision. I purchased 2 from Danger Close in Florida. I think they were 89.99 maybe? They claim to supply a good number of manufacturers. 
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Posted: 1/6/2019 7:28:17 PM EDT
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There seems to more companies claiming to supply manufacturers than there are manufacturers. Toolcraft AO Precision Microbest Azimuth Technology ... but like you suggested, I'm sure there are more. |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 8:00:18 PM EDT
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how often does one have to replace a bcg anyhow?
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Posted: 1/6/2019 8:08:19 PM EDT
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how often does one have to replace a bcg anyhow? "We get about 20,000 rounds out of bolts before we start experiencing issues. The headspace gauge will start getting closing on NO-GO but not close on field. We will lose a lug on the bolt. The bolt will start skipping over rounds in the magazine and fail to insert a round. We use LMT and Daniel Defense bolts and some will actually go longer but at about 20,000 rounds is when we will start to see issues appear." "The parts that we see break more often are the bolt cam, bolt lugs shearing off, firing pins and gas keys shearing off the bolt carrier." |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 8:27:15 PM EDT
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https://redactweaponryllc.com bolt and am I handle for $85 I really love there products.
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Posted: 1/6/2019 8:38:58 PM EDT
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Need to buy 4 BCG (2 for me, 2 for my friend as a late Christmas gift!)
PSA Premium at $69 or AO Precision at $ 89 ??? If AO, tell me a site supporter to purchase through so I can try to keep my dollars 'in house.' |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 8:56:31 PM EDT
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Need to buy 4 BCG (2 for me, 2 for my friend as a late Christmas gift!) PSA Premium at $69 or AO Precision at $ 89 ??? If AO, tell me a site supporter to purchase through so I can try to keep my dollars 'in house.' |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 9:07:02 PM EDT
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PSA Premium is OOS now, was at $59 shipped. Just missed it. |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 9:10:05 PM EDT
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The no-logo Premium is in stock at $69 shipped. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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PSA Premium is OOS now, was at $59 shipped. Just missed it. |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 9:22:21 PM EDT
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so between the 2 BCG's (PSA Prem & AO) which would you get?
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Posted: 1/6/2019 9:36:14 PM EDT
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so between the 2 BCG's (PSA Prem & AO) which would you get? Both are solid choices. Hell, AO probably makes the bolts for PSA for all we know. Out of 5 Premiums, I've never had an issue. |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 10:48:52 PM EDT
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so between the 2 BCG's (PSA Prem & AO) which would you get? I know Andro Corp uses and sales AO and they are a site sponser with really good feedback. I believe right to bear carries them as well and had really good pricing. Great vendor as well If you check with Andro Corp maybe email and ask if the offer arf.com pricing. The order posts deals in the EE sometimes |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 10:51:55 PM EDT
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Right to bear had the AO for $89
In the description it states they make them for FN. Not sure if true but they are a reputable vendor and I would think it is |
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Posted: 1/7/2019 9:34:50 PM EDT
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I'm curious what round count you guys have on those PSA BCGs, both regular and premium. What type....phosphate?
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Posted: 1/8/2019 3:46:56 PM EDT
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I only know of four: Toolcraft AO Precision Microbest Azimuth Technology ... but like you suggested, I'm sure there are more. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There seems to more companies claiming to supply manufacturers than there are manufacturers. Toolcraft AO Precision Microbest Azimuth Technology ... but like you suggested, I'm sure there are more. |
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Posted: 1/9/2019 8:41:04 PM EDT
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I have to agree on the value of the Toolcraft/PSA nickle boron BCG. I've looked at two in the last week. Daughters BF just assembled an 18" PSA and it is nice. The other was also an 18". Going to roll with one in my 300BLK SBR once my Form 1 clears.
On a side note, I was given an F1 TiN coated BCG from my cousin that I put into a PSA 16" rifle for my girls. A $300 BCG in a $250 upper! LOL That thing is a work of art! Friggin nice finish and super slick. Are these done by Cryptic Coatings? Brad |
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Posted: 1/10/2019 7:39:59 PM EDT
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I remember ordering BCM uppers when they came with a free BCG... Wasn't even that long ago. Aim has a bunch of BCG options for good prices, IIRC. |
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Posted: 1/10/2019 9:06:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I remember buying two BCM uppers a few years back that came with free BCG’s, gunfighter handles, and comps. |
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Posted: 1/11/2019 12:10:37 PM EDT
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I remember that, That was before the salad days too. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 1/11/2019 1:26:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep, I have been really disappointed to never see that deal again, even $100 more would be a deal, but $169BCG + CH$$ + Etc$$. I really like my BCM, wish they would offer something like I mentioned. |
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Posted: 1/11/2019 4:58:14 PM EDT
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I still have a few of the free BCM bcg’s because I switched over to Bootleg. If I ever need anymore, they would be toolcraft or bootleg, not bcm.
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Posted: 1/15/2019 11:35:31 PM EDT
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Curious about this as well. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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AO makes the bcg for FN and cost $80. That's all I use. PSA purchased tool craft so I don't use tool craft anymore. |
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Posted: 1/16/2019 7:41:00 PM EDT
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I need to purchase one, and i feel like I'm taking crazy pills. BCM is selling their bolt carriers for $200? These are salad day prices? There's also a bunch of other companies I don't recognize. So what's the go to right now? Not that I am a fan boy but BCM website has them for $169 |
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