Choosing the Best Bolt Carrier Group for Your AR The bolt carrier group is the core element of an AR15. It goes without saying, then, that it has to function perfectly. There are some important things to consider when choosing a BCG for your AR-15 rifle. Bolt Material This should be yo...
Tuning an AR15 is most useful and necessary for competitive shooting.If you’re using your AR15 as a competition rifle, it’s best to tune it to reduce recoil and muzzle rise as much as possible. This will mean sacrificing long-term durability as less mass means shorter longevity. So, Wha...
This upper comes with a forward assist kit installed, a charging handle, and a bolt carrier group. It is also constructed from 7075-T6 aluminum and features a “SHARPS BROS” discretely engraved on both sides. This complete upper receiver only weighs 9 oz and best used for .223, 5.56 ...
The bolt carrier group, moving backward and forward in this smoothly automated fashion, is the mechanized soul of your AR-15. It includes the direct gas impingement system. After the bullet is fired, it uses the gases released to power the BCG through its cycle. The BCG produces the smooth...
2A Armament AR15 Regulated Bolt Carrier Group (RBC) This is the ideal BCG if you’ve got the money to spare and are simply looking for one of the best BCGs. This BCG is engineered to pure perfection, with 2A Armament removing as much unneeded material in your Bolt Carrier as possible....
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When building an AR-15, the key components that should be considered are the lower receiver, upper receiver, barrel, bolt carrier group, charging handle, gas block, handguard, buttstock, and sights. The lower receiver is the foundation of the rifle, while the upper receiver houses the barrel...
The thermoplastic fiber surface is waterproof, scratch-proof, fade-resistant, and oil-resistant—truly built to last. The resistance to oil and chemicals was tested during a session with a particularly grimy bolt carrier group, and the mat cleaned up effortlessly. Measuring 12″ x 36″, the ma...
The AR10 was the predecessor of the AR15 and the early versions of the AR10 positioned the charging handle inside the carry handle directly above the bolt carrier group. For several reasons this proved less than ideal and as a result, the charging handle was redesigned and relocated to today...
and get a tear drop forward assist This will give you a solid start on building your M16A1 copy. Of course, you’ll need a good lower parts kit but you’ll be tossing the A2 pistol grip since you don’t need it. Go ahead and add abolt carrier groupof your choice and you’ve got...