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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New bolt for New barrel?

Posted: 1/3/2007 3:22:18 PM EDT

I just swapped out a couple of 1/9 barrels for the 1/7 option. Do you think I should replace the old bolts (maybe 500 to 1000rds on them) with new ones?

I have a couple of new CMT mp-tested bolts that I keep for backup in case of a bolt failure. No problems at all with the "old" bolts. But I was wondering if it would be better for the new barrels to start out with new bolts. It won't be any extra cost to me either way.

Posted: 1/3/2007 3:59:30 PM EDT

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I just swapped out a couple of 1/9 barrels for the 1/7 option. Do you think I should replace the old bolts (maybe 500 to 1000rds on them) with new ones?

I have a couple of new CMT mp-tested bolts that I keep for backup in case of a bolt failure. No problems at all with the "old" bolts. But I was wondering if it would be better for the new barrels to start out with new bolts. It won't be any extra cost to me either way.

It wont make any difference. That round count is *nothing*.

Use the new bolts, and keep the used one as spares.... or use the used ones, and keep the new ones as spares. You will never know the difference.

Totally up to you.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New bolt for New barrel?

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