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Posted: 1/28/2007 7:55:08 AM EDT
| Has anyone ever had a bolt jam in the carrier because of a bolt ring? I have a new AR that within 30 rounds had seized because a bolt ring caught up on the inside of the carrier. The ring is clearly bent out of place. after taking the gun apart for cleaning. |
It happens. Usually it is from reinstalling (or first install) without lube on the rings. They can "catch" and bend, then pop out under the stress of operation. When you replace the rings, apply a good coat of oil to them before pushing into the carrier. Then turn the carrier, bolt down and give it a slight shake.........if the bolt falls out, then either the carrier or the bolt is out of spec and need to be replaced. But, i'm sure it was just a goofed install.
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First off, Welcome to the site!!!!! As for this being the second post on a bent ring, take a look at this post. www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=66&t=312663 It could just be that the new rings had edge burs a bit more than normal, but chances are either the beginning of the carrier gas section in the carrier or key threaded channel has an inside bur in the gas section of the carrier that may need to be removed by hand. |
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