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I’ve noticed in a couple threads here where people are concerned about bolt life. I’m not interested in debating average life or what the best brand is. I’m also uninterested in “I know a dude that said his cousin in the Unit broke a bolt once.” Just “yeah, I broke one a few years ago; it was a Colt, estimated round count was xx,xxx rounds; ammo used was 262”. Personal experience or direct observation only, please.
To be clear, I’m not mocking anyone’s concern over the potential to break a bolt. I’m just curious about others’ experiences.
I’ll start: Last time I broke a bolt was several years ago, M855, unknown round count, factory Colt M4a1.
I have seen 7 bolts break. All of the Colt and all of them with less then 500 rounds through them. Used in a MK18 and using MK262. This was during PMTs and on two separate teams.