[ARCHIVED THREAD] - FN SCAR bolt face chip

Posted: 10/12/2010 4:38:43 PM EDT

I just bought an FNH SCAR 16S from a fellow calgunner. I was examining it and found the bolt face has a slight chip. The finish is a different color than the rest of the bolt face. Is this normal? If this question has been asked, please point me in the right direction.

Posted: 10/12/2010 4:57:21 PM EDT

[#1]

If the "chip" also goes to a lug it's not a chip, and all is well with your rifle.

Please post pictures

Posted: 10/12/2010 5:50:15 PM EDT

[#2]

Here is a crappy pic from my cell phone.

Posted: 10/12/2010 5:53:41 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr296/skater4evr15/FNSCARbolt.jpg

Here is a crappy pic from my cell phone.

Mine has the same marking.

ETA- Picture from HootieWho's comparison thread.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=24&t=324714

Posted: 10/12/2010 5:54:11 PM EDT

[#4]

It's normal.

Posted: 10/12/2010 5:57:56 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr296/skater4evr15/FNSCARbolt.jpg

Here is a crappy pic from my cell phone.

http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=927569

Posted: 10/12/2010 7:32:39 PM EDT

[#6]

That notch is so that the bolt catch more positively engages the bolt when it is held to the rear. Normal.

Stephen

Posted: 10/13/2010 6:22:53 AM EDT

[#7]

Thanks everyone!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - FN SCAR bolt face chip

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - FN SCAR bolt face chip

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - FN SCAR bolt face chip