First range trip - AR15.COM

Posted: 1/23/2002 3:55:59 PM EDT

Took my new M4gery Bushmaster to an indoor range on my way home from work, put 100 rounds through it. First five rounds off a rest at 25 yds. was dime-sized. Man, these things can shoot! Even rapid fire produced tight groups. I am very pleased.

Now for a question - if I buy a new upper, do I need a separate bolt/bolt carrier, or can I use the one that came with the original?

Thanks!

Posted: 1/23/2002 4:40:44 PM EDT

[#1]

My question exactly. Just been too lazy to ask it.

Keving67

Posted: 1/23/2002 5:57:48 PM EDT

[#2]

Generally you can use the same one. But ALWAYS check the head space of the bolt and barrel you will be using. You can buy the field gage for around $20.00. Cheap insurance!

Mike

Posted: 1/24/2002 5:04:52 AM EDT

[#3]

thanks, Mike. I'll get the headspace gauge asap.

J

Posted: 1/24/2002 5:15:51 AM EDT

[#4]

You might want to reconsider using the same B/C for different uppers. While it is true that you can interchange the bolt/carrier, I don't and there are quite a few others here that think it's best/safer to have a B/C for each upper.

My 2cents,
Mike

Posted: 1/24/2002 5:34:32 AM EDT

[#5]

I would get two bolts and make sure they fit.

Put a 10x scope on the bushy and shoot it at 100 yds and tell us how tight the groups are.

Posted: 1/24/2002 6:22:23 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

.... do I need a separate bolt/bolt carrier, or can I use the one that came with the original?

Thanks!

Exactly as asked.

1) Yes you need a separate bolt/carrier.
2) Yes you can use the one that came with the original.

(Pick number (1) - after all it's for the wiminez !)

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