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Posted: 2/25/2006 1:03:20 PM EDT
| I can't believe I am having difficulty with such a basic manuveur. I just received a new bolt carrier assembly and bolt from RRA. I have removed the retaining pin and firing pin. I have pulled the bolt back but I am unable to remove the cam pin because it will not clear the carrier key. Yes I have rotated the cam pin the usual 90 degrees but it will not clear the carrier key. I must be missing something basic but I'll be damned if I can firgure it out. Sorry for this bone head question. I am sure the answer is straight forward |
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We have been seeing a few keys with the same problem. The short answer is to either get RRA on the phone for replacement (key with two new allen screws, or a complete carrier), or just use a small file and correct the relief milling cut on the key that allows the cam to pass by. |
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The cam pin is hardened steel, where at the carrier key is not. Also, the cam is one of the items that tracks the upper receiver track, where as the section of the key that needs to be relieved does not. Not going to say which is better to correct, but since the key is the problem, my advice it to correct it. 
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I have the same problem, but it doesn't affect performance whatsoever. I have fired over a thousand rounds with zero malfunctions. After trying different cam pins, I realized that it was the carrier key. I bought it from Eagle Firearms and I think they use RRA parts; not sure though. I contacted Eagle Firearms and they were more than willing to fix or replace it as needed, no questions asked. Excellent customer service. |
How did you get your cam pin out? |
I used a punch or tool to pry it out gently. It basically rubbed against the gas key, but the problem was the bolt and not the gas key. I suppose you could file down the gas key but after swapping out my bolt, it fit perfectly. |
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