Alright guys so I need a little help. I can't think for the life of me why this would be happening. So I have a new AR that I just finished up and took out to the range today. However I have found that the bolt is constantly locking up in battery, it does this both with and without a round in the chamber. At first I thought it might be a simple lubing issue, so after returning home and lubing the ever living hell out of the bolt and carrier I have found that the problems persist. In fact I find when this malfunction occurs mortaring is the only way to clear it. What could be my culprits?
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Re: Bolt sticking in battery
Just a guess here, but possibly an improperly installed barrel extension, or a bolt that's slightly out of spec? Tolerance stack may be just over the edge if you've got all the "wrong" parts working against one another.
Just a guess here, but possibly an improperly installed barrel extension, or a bolt that's slightly out of spec? Tolerance stack may be just over the edge if you've got all the "wrong" parts working against one another.
Re: Bolt sticking in battery
I agree with Kevin. I would try pulling the barrel and handfit the bolt/carrier into the barrel extension, you will know right away if thats your issue.
Kirk R
I agree with Kevin. I would try pulling the barrel and handfit the bolt/carrier into the barrel extension, you will know right away if thats your issue.
Kirk R
Re: Bolt sticking in battery
Check the bolt, extension, and the gas key for any odd wear. Look for any metal shavings.
Check the bolt, extension, and the gas key for any odd wear. Look for any metal shavings.
Re: Bolt sticking in battery
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tylerw02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check the bolt, extension, and the gas key for any odd wear. Look for any metal shavings. </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tylerw02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check the bolt, extension, and the gas key for any odd wear. Look for any metal shavings. </div></div>
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Re: Bolt sticking in battery
I had an AR do this to me, was a 308, the extractor had a burr on it from something, I guessed it was sand that got in there as the wind was blowing stupid hard.
I had an AR do this to me, was a 308, the extractor had a burr on it from something, I guessed it was sand that got in there as the wind was blowing stupid hard.
