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Posted: 4/4/2024 11:14:01 AM EDT
Any fav's? PSA? BKings' ? Primarary Arms? Bravo? Del-ton?
Blems? Discontinued? Coupon codes? Gimme what you got  |
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Posted: 4/4/2024 11:45:43 AM EDT
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I've got several(Aero, Gemtech, PSA. etc.) but the majority are Toolcraft(based on reputation and price lately). I've also never had a failure of any bcg. I have been to 2A in Boise and watched them bulk machine bcg's for a few companies that put them in their guns. Like many of the parts we use in our rifles they are machined by one and installed in many.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 12:47:56 PM EDT
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Lmt, enhanced or standard, after that it’s tool craft/solgw or bcm. Never broke any. Only issue I’ve ever seen with no name was function
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Posted: 4/4/2024 1:07:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LeadBreakfast]
[#3]
For a basic BCG, Toolcraft and Microbest are the big names in the OEM world for a reason.
I'm not into the "enhanced" stuff so I'll refrain from commenting there. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 2:09:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LeadBreakfast: For a basic BCG, Toolcraft and Microbest are the big names in the OEM world for a reason. I'm not into the "enhanced" stuff so I'll refrain from commenting there. Yep both are my go to |
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Posted: 4/4/2024 2:21:12 PM EDT
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Toolcraft all the way.
I like the Nickle Boron but to each their own. It's probably just confirmation bias anyways
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Posted: 4/4/2024 2:22:51 PM EDT
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Toolcraft
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Posted: 4/4/2024 3:04:37 PM EDT
[#7]
Sionics NP3
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Posted: 4/4/2024 4:14:00 PM EDT
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Colt
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Posted: 4/4/2024 8:51:45 PM EDT
[#10]
Microsoft, phosphate'd or Chrome'd. My preference is phosphate.
They're cheap, durable and reliable. I'm pretty sure they supply BCM their BCG but that's never been confirmed. If you want, you can spend a few dollars more($120) and get the ARFTAC premium Microbest BCG's that have the OCKS gas key screws and Sprinco springs. IMO and IME, stay away from fancy coated BCG'S, stick to phosphate or chrome. https://arftac.com/microbest/ |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 9:27:38 PM EDT
[#11]
Centurion Arms sandcutter
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OR, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 11:04:39 PM EDT
[#12]
Toolcraft, BKings, and RTB for basic budget. Also like AO Precision and Microbest.
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Posted: 4/4/2024 11:10:00 PM EDT
[#13]
SOLGW, BCM, Sionics, Geissele
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Posted: 4/6/2024 10:42:35 AM EDT
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BCM
Colt I have a couple BCGs with Gemtech "suppressed" carriers (now out of production) that I use on uppers that I may want to run with or without a suppressor. They're similar to the Bootleg but only have two settings, suppressed/unsuppressed. These have BCM bolts, firing pins and cam pins in them, as the carriers did not come assembled as a BCG. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 10:51:14 AM EDT
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PSA Premium. Mine are NiB but the phosphate is all you really need.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:42:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gtsteve03: PSA Premium. Mine are NiB but the phosphate is all you really need. PSA owns Toolcraft...just sayin'... |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 9:52:35 PM EDT
[#17]
JP or Toolcraft, depending on application.
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Posted: 4/7/2024 11:43:05 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jhon]
[#18]
I really dig the PSA Toolcraft nitride bolts. I bought a bunch of them when they sold them with 10 PMAGs for $120 shipped. They just work and if there's ever an issue you know PSA will take care of it.
One my of higher mileage BCG's is an Emtan when those were cheap. Should've bought 10 of them as it's been flawless. I can't explain why, but the rifle this one is in is easily the smoothest shooting rifle I own. Running the charging handle the carrier glides like it's on ball bearings. It could be the build (CMT receivers, BRT 13.9 CHF barrel, Aero Enhanced buffer tube, Colt H2 buffer, Colt action spring), but it still impresses me every time I take it out. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2024 4:33:36 PM EDT
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I'll second, or by now, 10th Toolcraft ( PSA ) premium. Any of the major brands, Colt etc. None of the oddball coated ones. Just plain phosphated is all you need.
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Posted: 4/7/2024 4:40:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LeadBreakfast: PSA owns Toolcraft...just sayin'... And Toolcraft makes most of them you can buy irrelevant of the name on the box or printed on the side. |
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Posted: 4/8/2024 7:57:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SnprPSG1]
[#21]
Are the NOVESKE Non_Logo Phosphated BCG's good?
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LA, USA
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Posted: 4/8/2024 2:38:00 PM EDT
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PSA offers a fathers of freedom bcg made my microbest with spring co springs for $99 shipped.
I have been pleased with the ones I received. Never had any problems with about 10 different tool craft bag |
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USA
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Posted: 4/9/2024 10:18:36 AM EDT
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Nobody's mentioned AO Precision yet, so I will. I too have never been disappointed with BCM, Microbest, Toolcraft, or Colt. Truth is, the "how to build a good quality BCG" code has been thoroughly cracked for a long time. Be familiar with the specs that establish good quality and seek accordingly. It's probably harder to find a bad one nowadays than a good one.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2024 10:25:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CatBacker: Nobody's mentioned AO Precision yet, so I will. I too have never been disappointed with BCM, Microbest, Toolcraft, or Colt. Truth is, the "how to build a good quality BCG" code has been thoroughly cracked for a long time. Be familiar with the specs that establish good quality and seek accordingly. It's probably harder to find a bad one nowadays than a good one. Agree ^^^ I do have an AO carrier group in one gun and it has been flawless, just like all the others. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2024 11:41:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jasonm4: Microsoft, phosphate'd or Chrome'd. |
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Posted: 4/9/2024 4:21:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tiribulus: Yeah but you probably have to renew the license every year. And make sure it is the latest update. |
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Posted: 4/9/2024 10:46:19 PM EDT
[#27]
Chrome vs NP3. What is optimal?
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Posted: 4/10/2024 1:38:20 PM EDT
[#28]
Colt, Toolcraft, PSA Premium, Spike's and Rainier that I've picked up over the years.
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Posted: 4/10/2024 3:20:02 PM EDT
[#29]
Rubber City Armory nitride, for both large and small frame ARs.
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USA
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Posted: 4/10/2024 4:25:02 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SnprPSG1: Are the NOVESKE Nitrided BCG's good? Im fairly certain those are re labeled RCA bcg’s |
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USA
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Posted: 4/10/2024 5:47:17 PM EDT
[#31]
LMT E-BCG for applicable gats, and LMT full auto carriers with enhanced bolts for others.
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PCN
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Posted: 4/11/2024 11:12:14 AM EDT
[#32]
Toolcraft via Spicetac, since Toolcraft doesn't sell directly to consumers.
Toolcraft is a huge OEM supplier. Many of the brands everyone is familiar with are just rebranded Toolcraft. And if you get the Toolcraft generic brand from Spicetac, they are usually priced better than anyone else. But in all honesty, I have had one very minor issue with Toolcraft/Spicetac. I recently bought a nitride BCG for 6.5 Grendal/6mm ARC. The corners of the ejector claw were very pointed and sharp, and this caused the firearm to not eject spent brass at all. 2 minutes with a Dremmel and a cratex wheel fixed this problem. But this issue it really common with 6.5 Grendal/6mm ARC ejectors. |
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Posted: 4/11/2024 11:25:58 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2grimjim: Toolcraft via Spicetac, since Toolcraft doesn't sell directly to consumers. Toolcraft is a huge OEM supplier. Many of the brands everyone is familiar with are just rebranded Toolcraft. And if you get the Toolcraft generic brand from Spicetac, they are usually priced better than anyone else. But in all honesty, I have had one very minor issue with Toolcraft/Spicetac. I recently bought a nitride BCG for 6.5 Grendal/6mm ARC. The corners of the ejector claw were very pointed and sharp, and this caused the firearm to not eject spent brass at all. 2 minutes with a Dremmel and a cratex wheel fixed this problem. But this issue it really common with 6.5 Grendal/6mm ARC ejectors. I would call that a pretty significant issue that was a minor effort to fix |
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USA
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Posted: 4/11/2024 12:02:17 PM EDT
[#34]
Anyone have feedback on BRT chrome BCG’s?
I’ve been eying them for a while. |
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Posted: 4/12/2024 7:53:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SnprPSG1]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jnat: Im fairly certain those are re labeled RCA bcg’s Not the slick black color with the Noveske Logo on the carrier. These have NO Noveske Logo on them, they are a plain phosphate in a grayish color. Would this also be RCA?  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/12/2024 8:06:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2grimjim: Toolcraft via Spicetac, since Toolcraft doesn't sell directly to consumers. Toolcraft is a huge OEM supplier. Many of the brands everyone is familiar with are just rebranded Toolcraft. And if you get the Toolcraft generic brand from Spicetac, they are usually priced better than anyone else. But in all honesty, I have had one very minor issue with Toolcraft/Spicetac. I recently bought a nitride BCG for 6.5 Grendal/6mm ARC. The corners of the ejector claw were very pointed and sharp, and this caused the firearm to not eject spent brass at all. 2 minutes with a Dremmel and a cratex wheel fixed this problem. But this issue it really common with 6.5 Grendal/6mm ARC ejectors. Ejectors have no claw. |
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Posted: 4/12/2024 8:36:08 AM EDT
[#37]
BCM.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/12/2024 11:14:56 AM EDT
[#38]
Toolcraft or Microbest.
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Posted: 4/12/2024 12:07:24 PM EDT
[#39]
Not sure if any certain brand is better anymore.
I use LMT stuff. Because I like them. |
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Posted: 4/12/2024 1:08:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/12/2024 10:24:32 PM EDT
[#41]
Just avoid nitrided 9310 bolts at all costs.
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USA
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:36:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Just avoid nitrided 9310 bolts at all costs. This might expose me as being more than just a little mentally challenged, but I am having an absurdly hard time finding c158 phosphate bolts (alone, without the carrier). I know it might be a bit nitpicky, but I am kinda surprised at how hard this has been for me. Feel free to inform me if I just have a learning disability though. In the unlikely event that I break a bolt lug or even just a critical part of a bolt I'd like to be swapping in a bolt that's as similar to the one before it as possible, hence not just getting a chrome c158 bolt, which is for some reason easier to find! |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 5:21:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NewWind: This might expose me as being more than just a little mentally challenged, but I am having an absurdly hard time finding c158 phosphate bolts (alone, without the carrier). I know it might be a bit nitpicky, but I am kinda surprised at how hard this has been for me. Feel free to inform me if I just have a learning disability though. In the unlikely event that I break a bolt lug or even just a critical part of a bolt I'd like to be swapping in a bolt that's as similar to the one before it as possible, hence not just getting a chrome c158 bolt, which is for some reason easier to find! https://www.primaryarms.com/bravo-company-manufacturing-ar-15-bolt-assembly-5.56-nato https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003307232?pid=332088 https://www.whiteoakarmament.com/bolt-assembly.html https://coltparts.com/colt-m16-m4-ar15-bolt-assembly/ https://www.thoroughbredarmco.com/product/810/ https://geissele.com/mil-spec-m4-bolt-assembly-5-56mm.html |
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USA
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Posted: 4/17/2024 3:43:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.primaryarms.com/bravo-company-manufacturing-ar-15-bolt-assembly-5.56-nato https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003307232?pid=332088 https://www.whiteoakarmament.com/bolt-assembly.html https://coltparts.com/colt-m16-m4-ar15-bolt-assembly/ https://www.thoroughbredarmco.com/product/810/ https://geissele.com/mil-spec-m4-bolt-assembly-5-56mm.html Time for me to report to my special ed class I guess |
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Posted: 4/17/2024 6:57:04 AM EDT
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I keep a couple Colt BCGs as spares. For fancy BCGs I like the Sionics NP3s.
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Posted: 4/17/2024 8:18:38 AM EDT
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BoltShot Peened; MPI
Bolt MaterialCarpenter 158 Steel Bolt FinishManganese Phosphate | Chrome Lined Caliber223 | 5.56 NATO | 300 Blackout Extractor O-ringViton; Mil Spec Carrier Material8620 Steel, Toolcraft Proprietary Carrier FinishManganese Phosphate | Chrome Lined Carrier DesignM16 Full Auto Style Gas Key Material4130 Steel Cam Pin Material4140 Steel Cam Pin FinishManganese Phosphate | Chrome Lined Firing Pin Material8740 Steel; Hard Chrome Plated ManufacturerToolcraft https://www.spicetac.com/toolcraft-phosphate-bcg-556/ NOW: $139.99 |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/17/2024 10:48:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pestilence12: Toolcraft all the way. I like the Nickle Boron but to each their own. It's probably just confirmation bias anyways My first ToolCraft was the NB and man, I'm impressed with it's smoothness. I'd like to find the black nickel? finish. That looks amazing. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/17/2024 11:07:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doc_Zox: https://aimsurplus.com/products/white-label-armory-223-5-56-nitride-bolt-carrier-group That reminds me, didn't AIM sell some surplus IMI bcg a while back? I bought a few of them, and they're boxed away somewhere... |
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