03-27-2019, 08:08 PM
And ARs break bolts, that's just a fact. it's an excellent design but it's one of it's weaknesses. Most AR guys (me included) keep spare bolts.
Fortunately, I've not broken one yet, and I've shot a lot of 7.62x39 thru ARs too. I was lucky enough to start with a good bolt (LMT) and it's been used for two different 16" builds, still going strong. I'm also not one to do lots of mag dumps so I'm not punishing mine like others may do.
And with BCGs getting cheaper (Right To Bear has a Toolcraft nitride 6.5G BCG for $90) there's no reason not to have one on the shelf. or do what I do and build another 6.5G AR. There's no better backup than another rifle.
Fortunately, I've not broken one yet, and I've shot a lot of 7.62x39 thru ARs too. I was lucky enough to start with a good bolt (LMT) and it's been used for two different 16" builds, still going strong. I'm also not one to do lots of mag dumps so I'm not punishing mine like others may do.
And with BCGs getting cheaper (Right To Bear has a Toolcraft nitride 6.5G BCG for $90) there's no reason not to have one on the shelf. or do what I do and build another 6.5G AR. There's no better backup than another rifle.