[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Side charging bolt modification

Posted: 8/24/2009 2:32:15 PM EDT

I am interested in running an AR-type 308 with a suppressor using subsonic or near subsonic rounds. The load I have tried work well (no baffle strikes and accurate) but they will not cycle the bolt.

A while ago, I read a post where someone offerred a service whereby the bolt could be threaded for a knurled knob and the upper milled to accomodate this. The intent is to allow either manual charging (subsonic) or auto charging (supersonic).

Anyone remember who the vendor is?

Posted: 8/24/2009 4:25:05 PM EDT

[#1]

What's wrong with the charging handle?

Posted: 8/24/2009 4:48:09 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
What's wrong with the charging handle?

With the side-charger, you can keep your cheekweld while cycling the action.

Posted: 8/24/2009 5:04:00 PM EDT

[#3]

You could try to use an ASA side charger for your build platform. I have no experience with them but they look sharp and I have been considering them for the very reasons you are addressing. Anyone have any experience with them?

I.C.

Posted: 8/24/2009 5:38:09 PM EDT

[#4]

I have an ASA side charger (not iin 308, however). Shooting with a supressor it seems to spit 10x as much shit in your face. Also it is an intereste shade of purple. Matches some bushmaster lowers I used to have...

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Side charging bolt modification

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Side charging bolt modification

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Side charging bolt modification