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Would anyone know what would cause an AR bolt to not close all the way when trying to chamber a round? Both my Brother and I experienced this on FIVE AR rifles today at the range.
We were using both factory, and reloaded ammunition that I painstakingly loaded myself.
This was in BOTH .308, and .223 versions.
In the case of my personal AR rifle, I had just given it a thorough cleaning. Usually this helps the rifle operate BETTER. Not in this case apparently. I have had over 800 rounds through it BEFORE I ever cleaned it, and NEVER had a problem with it. It ran perfectly when it was filthy.
Also, when the bolt(s) incompletely chamber the round, it 'locks' closed, necessitating the use of a rubber mallet, and a block of wood to open the action.
The rifles were all a perfectly clean as possible, bolts, chambers, gas tubes, etc etc.
My Brother has had this probelm before, but not as pronounced, and I have NEVER had it before.
Would anyone know what the problem may be, and what the remedy is?
Different magazines were tried as well.
Today was not a good day at the range.
Thanks all.
We were using both factory, and reloaded ammunition that I painstakingly loaded myself.
This was in BOTH .308, and .223 versions.
In the case of my personal AR rifle, I had just given it a thorough cleaning. Usually this helps the rifle operate BETTER. Not in this case apparently. I have had over 800 rounds through it BEFORE I ever cleaned it, and NEVER had a problem with it. It ran perfectly when it was filthy.
Also, when the bolt(s) incompletely chamber the round, it 'locks' closed, necessitating the use of a rubber mallet, and a block of wood to open the action.
The rifles were all a perfectly clean as possible, bolts, chambers, gas tubes, etc etc.
My Brother has had this probelm before, but not as pronounced, and I have NEVER had it before.
Would anyone know what the problem may be, and what the remedy is?
Different magazines were tried as well.
Today was not a good day at the range.
Thanks all.