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11/11/2014 5:04:00 PM EDT
So I am building my first AR and want to know your opinions on wether it is important for the barrel and bolt to be form the same manufacutrer? I have a 16" Voodoo Melonited mid barrel and want some opinions on wether to purchase their bolt or something else? Someone suggested this bolt:  http://www.kakindustry.com/kak-industry-bcg-auto-nitride.  I realize that a lot of companys don't manufacture their own bolts rather just through their logo on them so please let me know what you guys think!

Thanks
TJ
11/11/2014 5:13:22 PM EDT
[#1]
Not at all. Doesn't make a lick of difference.
11/11/2014 5:53:22 PM EDT
[#2]
Just remember to check the headspace on all barrel and bolt combos that haven't been previously checked.  
11/11/2014 6:01:37 PM EDT
[#3]
Brand to brand will not matter.

I buy C-158 and would recommend 1 of these:

http://www.wcarmory.com/toolcraft-bcg-223-5-56-bolt-carrier-group-mpi-black-1b1b6-158-carpenter.htm

I'm still a noob, take it for what it's worth.  
11/12/2014 9:31:18 AM EDT
[#4]
Even bolts from the same manufacturer do not always headspace correctly with a given barrel.
I would go with one of the better known vendors for a BCG.
Whoever those guys are you found they did not use the correct nomenclature or list the correct steel for a bolt.
11/12/2014 2:47:56 PM EDT
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Not at all. Doesn't make a lick of difference.
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11/12/2014 2:48:47 PM EDT
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Just remember to check the headspace on all barrel and bolt combos that haven't been previously checked.  
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11/12/2014 5:37:58 PM EDT
[#7]
I like when a company offers their barrels with a headspaced bolt as a package. I know Noveske does and I believe I've seen a few others as well. Other than this type of deal, buying a BCG that is the same brand as the barrel shouldn't matrer....or so I've been told. I still like the two to match if both components are good quality.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/384620/noveske-recon-match-barrel-and-headspaced-bolt-ar-15-556x45mm-nato-medium-contour-1-in-7-twist-16-stainless-steel-with-low-profile-gas-block
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