Can anyone point me to a thread on proper BCG disassembly? Search function rarely works for me around here. Thanks guys.

I don't know where it is, but here is a quick explanation:

There are five main parts:  Carrier, bolt assembly, firing pin, firing pin retaining pin and the cam pin.

Remove the firing pin retaining pin.  Use a punch or something small to pull it out from the left side.

The firing pin will fall out the rear of the carrier.

Push the bolt into the carrier and turn the cam pin 90 degrees so it is parallel with the gas tube.  Pull it out.

Pull the bolt out the front of the carrier.

Reverse order to put it back together.  The cam pin will only go into the bolt one way so it can't go if the bolt is upside down.

You can remove the extractor by removing the roll pin on the side of the bolt.  You can remove the ejector, but it is usually not needed unless you have a problem.  The three gas rings are the only other removable parts, again, unless you are having a problem or need to replace them for preventative maintenance, they don't need to be messed with.

Nm, just did it... Easy as cake. Thanks.

Now do it blindfolded.

Pretty sure after a little practice a downs kid could do it.... It's really that easy. I was surprised, pleasantly.

Man you really need to get a copy of the military Tech Manual.  Read and reread it a bunch of times.

"Library" button, right under the site logo.