[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Bolt Assembly?

Posted: 6/13/2005 4:23:19 AM EDT

I have a parts built AR15 which i'm going to convert into a carbine using a DPMS A3 upper receiver and a 16 inch pre-ban Bushmaster barrel with M4 handguards and my question is would i be better off using a Bushmaster bolt and bolt carrier assembly or one made by DPMS?.

Posted: 6/13/2005 6:40:22 AM EDT

[#1]

the dpms bolts i have for spares are not up to par to the bushmasters i use.

my 0.02

Posted: 6/13/2005 7:02:25 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
the dpms bolts i have for spares are not up to par to the bushmasters i use.

my 0.02

I'm not arguing with you (I don't have any experience with Bushmaster Bolts), but what makes you say that? Fit and finnish? Actual performance? I'd be curious...

Thanks,

- AG

Posted: 6/13/2005 7:10:58 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
the dpms bolts i have for spares are not up to par to the bushmasters i use.

my 0.02

I agree, the DPMS bolts I've seen look like they are finished on a 4 1/2" grinder. I've been using CMT bolts. They seem to be nice.

Posted: 6/13/2005 7:49:28 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Quoted:
the dpms bolts i have for spares are not up to par to the bushmasters i use.

my 0.02

I'm not arguing with you (I don't have any experience with Bushmaster Bolts), but what makes you say that? Fit and finnish? Actual performance? I'd be curious...

Thanks,

- AG

fit and mainly finish. looks like it is cast cause all the pitting. also the rear area isnt chromelined like the bushies.

Posted: 6/13/2005 9:41:49 AM EDT

[#5]

Rock River, Armalite, Stag. All good products.

Posted: 6/13/2005 10:35:01 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Rock River, Armalite, Stag. All good products.

Ummm. You think maybe Colt is OK too?