I had a spare stripped bolt without gas rings and installed it in a carrier.
Without gas rings there is almost no friction.
I am looking at where I can buy a spring of the right size locally.
I will definitely try these small improvements.
Edit: I am about to head over to Lowes with my BCG to look at this.
Maybe stainless steel if used in a sink.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Danco-SEATS-and...EX/1082005
Edit again: I bought this.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Danco-1-Handle-...ta/4764823
Here is my new manual ejection Grendel bolt. I think I will paint the visible side of the bolt carrier FDE so I know which one it is without removing it from the receiver.
![[Image: 29980572007_1ba6b857b9_c.jpg]](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1909/29980572007_1ba6b857b9_c.jpg)
Painted it.
Without gas rings there is almost no friction.
I am looking at where I can buy a spring of the right size locally.
I will definitely try these small improvements.
Edit: I am about to head over to Lowes with my BCG to look at this.
Maybe stainless steel if used in a sink.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Danco-SEATS-and...EX/1082005
Edit again: I bought this.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Danco-1-Handle-...ta/4764823
Here is my new manual ejection Grendel bolt. I think I will paint the visible side of the bolt carrier FDE so I know which one it is without removing it from the receiver.
![[Image: 29980572007_1ba6b857b9_c.jpg]](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1909/29980572007_1ba6b857b9_c.jpg)
Painted it.

