Category Archives: AR-15 Bolt Carrier Groups

AR-15 Basics, AR-15 Bolt Carrier Groups, AR-15 Parts

Best BCG Coating for AR-15s: Nitride, Chrome, DLC & More

Posted on by James
Cryptic Coatings
19
Oct

The best BCG coating for your AR-15 depends less on the color of the carrier and more on how you shoot, how you clean, and what you want to spend. We hear the coating question from buyers every day at AR15Discounts. It usually comes right after someone notices that two carriers with the same steel […]

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AR-15 Bolt Carrier Groups, AR-15 Parts

AR-15 Bolt Wear: How to Tell When It Needs Replacing

Posted on by Travis Hamlin
AR-15 Bolt Wear: How to Tell When It Needs Replacing
29
Jul

The AR-15 bolt handles some of the most demanding work inside the rifle. Each time the rifle fires, the bolt locks into the barrel extension, contains chamber pressure, extracts the empty case, and helps prepare the firearm for the next round. Over time, heat, friction, carbon buildup, and repeated cycling can wear down individual components. […]

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