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Artic Wolf:
Any problems with broken bolts firing 7.62x39, especially with steel case ammo?
What bolt manufacturer do you recommend ?
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My Colt 7.62x39 has fired over 1,100 rounds of Wolf FMJ/HP ammo with only 3 duds. The 1st 500 rounds were Wolf ammo with out the benefit of being treated with Microlon. After I treated my AR with Microlon, I fired another 600 rounds of Wolf FMJ/HP ammo with an additional 700 rounds of Winchester factory and reloads using FMJ/HP/SP bullets.
I am still using the same Colt bolt assembly and firing pin that came from the factory that shows little ware for cycling 1,800 rounds of ammo. Please keep in mind that I have cycled 1,300 rounds without the use of ANY lube or oils, just the one treatment of Microlon.
Knowing that not everything last forever, I’m trying to find a Colt bolt assembly as spear parts for that day when I need to replace it. I should add that this is a semi-auto and not a M16. Hope that this helps ya…
ArticWolf PS: I have never had any problems with Wolf FMJ/HP ammo!