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    Best BackUp Bolt Cam Pin to Keep as Backup

    Seems like these are cast parts, does anyone know of machined cam pin, or perhaps one that's coated?

    Want to have something tougher than usual mil spec, and keep a few of these on hand
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    A BCM mil spec cam pin is a whopping $4.95. I doubt if anyone is carving theses from unicorn horn yet but I think a couple of these on hand is more than sufficient. I try to have 2 or 3 spares myself and replace them when the ridge they tend to develop starts to really bug me.
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    Pretty sure cam pins are not cast. BCM, Sionics and Colt are all safe bets.

    Andy

    P.S. Shipping will be higher than the cam pin cost, so its a good opportunity to pick up other spare parts like gas rings, ejector springs, action springs, firing pin, etc.
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    Thanks. What makes the above cam pins better than the rest of the herd? It's a common wear / fail part, so looking for something more to offer.

    Coatings? Roller top? Haven't seen any comprehensive high round function / wear / torture tests, hoping someone has done some testing of their own.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PattonWasRight View Post
    Thanks. What makes the above cam pins better than the rest of the herd? It's a common wear / fail part, so looking for something more to offer.

    Coatings? Roller top? Haven't seen any comprehensive high round function / wear / torture tests, hoping someone has done some testing of their own.
    They come from companies known to produce quality components.

    I think you'd be better off with replacing the pin at regular intervals than trying to get fancy with unproven designs or ideas.


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    The best backup bolt cam pin is the one you keep with your spare BCG
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    Best BackUp Bolt Cam Pin to Keep as Backup

    Quote Originally Posted by MistWolf View Post
    The best backup bolt cam pin is the one you keep with your spare BCG
    Good point. You should be looking at purchasing a whole spare BCG rather than just having a spare cam pin. That is unless you already have a spare BCG.

    Curious, what kind of rifle are you trying to upgrade with a new cam pin?


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    Quote Originally Posted by MistWolf View Post
    The best backup bolt cam pin is the one you keep with your spare BCG
    Best spare BCG is the one you keep with your spare rafle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jstalford View Post
    Best spare BCG is the one you keep with your spare rafle.
    Best spare BCG is the one you keep in your spare rifle next to your other spare rifles.

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    LoL ... no shortage of spares for spares is the best approach

    Don't have a spare BCG, but point taken

    Just looking to upgrade my humble SW MP Sport II with more robust "consumable" items ... the cam pin comes to mind first
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