Here is a short video that shows the proper use of the FA in a press check.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w69N5gsxvpM
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Here is a short video that shows the proper use of the FA in a press check.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w69N5gsxvpM
Roll the BCG forward softly, then when the bolt picks up the top round and begins to chamber it, (presuming right handed here) place your right thumb from underneath or left index finger from around the front, or over the top if you've got a lot of empty real estate in that area on a flat top, into the dust cover recess where the pressure release holes are in the carrier.
From there you can push the bolt home, or back it out a bit to confirm a chambered round.
Works quite well unless things are really bag nasty dirty, and then still works with a bit of effort.
Interesting that he closes the dust cover just after the FA press.
Likely not something I'd do if I knew I was going hot within just a couple seconds. Though I suppose it it follows an ingrained plan of motion it doesn't hurt anything.
Upgrading to blue Sprinco Buffer spring has made using the FA a non-issue for me. Even w press-checks.
It REALLY made it run different/better. As a matter of fact, it ranks pretty much in the top 5 of my "must have on my AR" list
What say ye?
Use it all the time for a couple of reasons. Wouldn't run a serious gun without one.
Yes. To check for a loaded chamber, pull charging handle back just far enough to pop the ejection port cover. Then either visually or with a finger, verify that there is a round in the chamber. Then, let the bolt fly forward and give the forward assist a tap for good measure.
Bonus points for closing the dust cover when you're done, too.
Clip is often used to describe a M1 Garand "En Bloc", but en bloc is the correct terminology.
As far as a FA, I feel it's needed on a self defence rifle. For reduced noise, checking for a loaded chamber and even for a dirty chamber. I would not beat on the FA to seat a round but thumb pressure is fine. It's not really needed for a precision bench rifle.
Couldn't agree more. granted my rifle is just a range bitch and nothing more..I have used the FA once or twice before. generally if I ever need to use it and one or two EASY pushes doesnt load the round, I extract and load a new one. I believe the one time or two times I used it it was nothing more then the bolt didnt lock foward all the way and needed a slight tap.
I don't like the Bolt Assist.
IMHO, it has no place clearing the weapon.
IMHO, it has no place loading, or reloading the weapon.
I can just use thumb pressure to make sure the bolt is forward during a press check, and not have to worry about having too much pressure.
Less parts count added.
Less weight.
Looks way cooler.
Also, I think that if you even need to use a bolt assist, something already went wrong, and ****ing with the bolt assist is going to make it worse. If you do it under pressure (speed) you may (probably will, at least I will) apply too much force accidentally, and rape yourself.
I don't keep the port door/dust cover on either. I take it off. No use. Flame shield on.