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Posted: 2/12/2007 9:26:09 PM EDT
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The rifle is a full factory Eagle Arms EA-15 carbine and has given me 10years/~5,000 rds. of very enjoyable and trouble-free service. Looks as though now is the time (finally!) for replacing parts - which I'm glad to do. At the last shooting session I had chronic failures to eject, so I figured it was the extractor/spring or the ejector/spring. At disassembly, sure enough, the ejector spring was in three pieces and preventing full forward tension on the ejector to fling the case out effectively. Easy fix, but I also noticed a hairline crack on the bolt located at the cam pin hole. The crack runs 180 degrees across from hole to opposing hole, therefore splitting the bolt halfway. That, I did not expect to see. So, out the bolt goes and I'm shopping for a new bolt. Q - Where's a good online place/price to get a mil-spec quality complete bolt assembly? Fast service would be a plus. Q - I'm under the assumption that (of course) the new bolt assy. must be head spaced right? |
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Denny's Guns Bravo Company LMT Complete bolt carrier group 120-160, can go into the 200 range for some BCGs All very good. Headspace is a touchy subject, some say you must, others say you don't. Since this is a public board, I recommend that you headspace anytime you change the bolt, bolt carrier group, barrel or upper receiver. After all, what's the worst that can happen if you check it? |
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Thanks.... So would it be better to just replace the whole BCG and not just the bolt? I get the feeling that a new bolt in a used carrier is a no-no - or just not preferable? I looked at Denny's website and like his super duty BCG from CMT components. I want these parts to be as tough as can be had so I don't mind spending a few extra bucks... There are 2 choices on Denny's handbuilt BCGs: AR15 and M16. What's the prime reason for wanting M16 in a semi? |
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