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12/3/2012 4:14:40 PM EDT
I just recently built a new AR.  After it completed, i tried to cycle a few rounds to check if everything is in order before i go to the range.
After 5-6 rounds. My bolt carrier is stuck in the chamber.
There is one round inside. I didn't even get a chance to go to the range yet.
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll215/vietboylonely_001/problem.jpg

I think i did something wrong while i was building it.
This is the bolt carrier
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/145235/ar-stoner-bolt-carrier-assembly-mil-spec-ar-15-223-remington-parkerized

Upper is  Aero Precision AR15 Stripped Flat Top Upper Receiver.
12/3/2012 4:23:33 PM EDT
[#1]
Well just looking at the pic the take down pin is in…are you trying to close it exactly like it is in the pic? Not really sure how you could open it that much and and not take it apart. Can you get the pivot pin out? (the front one)
12/3/2012 4:24:12 PM EDT
[#2]
Put it back together.



Go to a safe area outside and collapse the stock.



Take a knee and with one hand on the charging handle and one hand holding the rifle with the foregrip, smack the buttstock on the ground while pulling the charging handle rearward.



This should free it up.



Stuck case is probably due to a dirty chamber. Clean it well with a chamber brush.






 
12/3/2012 4:27:28 PM EDT
[#3]
oh no i closed it but the bolt is stuck in there and it was sticking out. I had to take out the front takedown pin then i took it apart. But right now, i think the only way to get it out is to take the upper apart and redo it.
12/3/2012 4:29:08 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Put it back together.

Go to a safe area outside and collapse the stock.

Take a knee and with one hand on the charging handle and one hand holding the rifle with the foregrip, smack the buttstock on the ground while pulling the charging handle rearward.

This should free it up.

Stuck case is probably due to a dirty chamber. Clean it well with a chamber brush.


I didn't even shoot it yet, it's all brand new parts and i lubed it before i put it in. I don't think it's dirt problem.
12/3/2012 4:36:40 PM EDT
[#5]



Quoted:


Quoted:

Put it back together.



Go to a safe area outside and collapse the stock.



Take a knee and with one hand on the charging handle and one hand holding the rifle with the foregrip, smack the buttstock on the ground while pulling the charging handle rearward.



This should free it up.



Stuck case is probably due to a dirty chamber. Clean it well with a chamber brush.





I didn't even shoot it yet, it's all brand new parts and i lubed it before i put it in. I don't think it's dirt problem.



Good idea to give it a thorough cleaning before shooting it regardless. There could be some grease/junk in the chamber from manufacturing.
 
12/3/2012 4:39:52 PM EDT
[#6]
I guess I am a little confused as to the series of events then… So you were cycling it with live ammo, a round got stuck and you cant pull back on the charging handle. You removed the takedown pin and it opened, but now it wont close? This is where i am confused if the bolt carrier is forward enough to open the rifle like you did it should be forward enough to shoot. How can you not put it back together? Where is it hitting? Put it back together take it to the range and fire the live round that is in the chamber….

EDIT: If it is really stuck post some more pics.
12/3/2012 7:14:01 PM EDT
[#7]
Did you perchance leave the firing pin out of the BCG?
12/4/2012 8:41:50 AM EDT
[#8]
It seem like I have similar problem as this person
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/557020_.html Ima  try what he did tonight and let's see how it goes.
12/4/2012 3:58:17 PM EDT
[#9]



Quoted:


It seem like I have similar problem as this person

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/557020_.html Ima  try what he did tonight and let's see how it goes.


That guy had installed his gas tube incorrectly and couldn't close the upper on the lower from the start.



I think you said you had already closed the upper on the lower and had cycled a few rounds so it might not be the issue.



Your issue is still a little confusing...need more details or more pics to help you troubleshoot.



 
12/6/2012 5:37:32 PM EDT
[#10]
.Ok I have just finished a build and have never shot it but put some rounds in and cycled it first few got jammed then started to cycle well be I went to inspect the brass and they all had little tiny dings in the primer and scratches on the rim of the case. I do not know if this is normal
12/7/2012 1:16:35 AM EDT
[#11]



Quoted:


.Ok I have just finished a build and have never shot it but put some rounds in and cycled it first few got jammed then started to cycle well be I went to inspect the brass and they all had little tiny dings in the primer and scratches on the rim of the case. I do not know if this is normaall


normal. Primer dings are from the firing pin hitting them while chambering. Scratches are from extractor marks.



 
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