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    Is this a properly staked BCG?

    I'm looking to buy this BCG from a seller in my area. Its a Bushmaster BCG with RockRiver bolt.

    I can see where the staking points are, but i'm not sure if it staked the screws properly. Hopefully you can see the pics ok. Thanks for the help!

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    A top down view would be more helpful.

    IMHO from that angle they don't even look like they're touching the screws.
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    That is what I noticed, so I thought I'd get other opinions.

    this is the only pic that the seller posted. I will have to ask him to post a pic of it looking straight down.

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    If not then just re-stake it.

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    Here is the full-size pic if it helps:



    From what I have learned, the staking should also be visible/done on the screws themselves correct?

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    Those are not typical screws for Bushmaster (AFAIK). Are you buying this? Unless it is a screaming deal I wouldn't. The carrier is fine, but the RR bolt is most certainly not up to spec.



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    Quote Originally Posted by djmorris View Post
    If not then just re-stake it.
    So this BCG should be ok as long as I re-stake it properly?

    The seller is asking $240 but I might be able to bargain a bit. He said the carrier has about 75rds throught it, and the bolt is brand new.

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    Nevermind. Bail on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Those are not typical screws for Bushmaster (AFAIK). Are you buying this? Unless it is a screaming deal I wouldn't. The carrier is fine, but the RR bolt is most certainly not up to spec.
    How can we tell that the bolt is not up to spec?

    I'm not buying it yet, but its the only BCG that is available locally to me. I did notice those screws are not the usual staking screws, which pointed me to the staking.

    One last note, the seller mentioned was swapped out for a gas piston kit (if that makes a difference). Here's the link to the actual ad:

    http://www.armslist.com/posts/115322...ock-river-bolt

    I haven't bought it yet, but now i'm having doubts. Unless someone can point me to a mil-spec BCG that I can buy in stock for around the same price or less.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JusticeM4 View Post
    How can we tell that the bolt is not up to spec?

    I'm not buying it yet, but its the only BCG that is available locally to me. I did notice those screws are not the usual staking screws, which pointed me to the staking.

    One last note, the seller mentioned was swapped out for a gas piston kit (if that makes a difference). Here's the link to the actual ad:

    http://www.armslist.com/posts/115322...ock-river-bolt

    I haven't bought it yet, but now i'm having doubts. Unless someone can point me to a mil-spec BCG that I can buy in stock for around the same price or less.
    Metallurgy, I doubt RRA even uses Carpenter 158 and Im positive they dont HP test or MP test.

    I wouldnt pay 150$ for that carrier and bolt.

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