Gouging problem when locking the bolt back
I'm working on my first AR and have developed a problem. When I attempt to lock the bolt back, the charging handle/BCM has a lot of resistance or sticks.
I am using the following
Spikes stripped lower
LAR Grizzly stripped cosmetic blem upper
BCM bolt
Palmetto State Magpul LPK, charging handle, forward assist
The charging handle has severe deformation where it contacts the BCM under the gas port and on the top where it is dragging on the inside of the upper.
The buffer is a bit chewed up due to when I first assembled everything I was not paying attention and unscrewed the buffer tube causing the buffer weight to catch on the pin.
I think that it is the buffer weight causing the problem. When I first noticed the issue. I rotated the weight and that seemed to solve it. but now the bolt and handle are sticking.
This weekend there is a gun show, so I will be able to pick up parts to fix this problem. Any insight you have is a big help.
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