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At this point my one complaint is the price. The bolt (with extractor) is as much as a complete bolt carrier group from other manufacturers. Also, my SRC bolt's extractor only came with the o-ring insert. No spring was present. Fortunately I had a spare. While the extractor might have worked with the donut insert alone, it really needs a spring and spring insert if we're going for something to enhance reliability.
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From a manufacturing standpoint, I can understand the price. Driving around the lugs in a standard fashion is easy, but the design of the Relia-bolt has some challenges to it. It requires more machine time than a standard bolt, and machine time is money. Thanks for the review!
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I imagine that's true. Still, I imagine there'd be more interest if the MSRP was $119 or something like that.Originally Posted by redmist
I should comment on the machining. The bolt is well made and nicely tooled. Machining of the lugs is clean and crisp with no visible cutting marks, etc.
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Tokarev, thanks for posting all this info.
Do they provide Amy info on the heat treat processes they use? Also, do they shot peen these bolts?
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Not that I've seen. There isn't anything in the product literature or on the website. I have sent them an email and I'll let you know when I hear back.
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Thank you, sir. I appreciate it.
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Today's reply from SRC's Tim Lesser:
Regarding your questions, the Relia-Bolt is magnetic particle inspected, high pressure proof tested, and through-hardened.* Of note, however, is that we’re using a proprietary heat-treat process specifically developed for S7 steel in this type of use.* The repetitive shock and thermal variance associated with AR/MSR bolts is unique, and our testing revealed some very interesting information as to how we could improve on the already superior S7 steel.
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That's good to know about the heat-treatment being TAILORED to the S7 material and not just mindlessly adapted from C158 processes. Hmmm.....
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I put one in my BCM carrier and used it before and at the DeFoor class...it basically wiped clean (I'd treated it with FireClean)--but there was some minor buildup on the tail as always.
So far it's had 800rds through it and, when cleaned, looks brand new except for the tail--I'll soak it and scratch it clean after another 500-700rds.
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Companies that heat treat have programs to tell them the temp and time depending on the type of steel, hardness and depth required. All heat treat processes are alloy specific.
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