Bootleg BCG Colt Upper Receiver Wear Issue

[mdrums]

Hi, I bought a Bootleg BCG a while ago...like years ago and never used it until this weekend when I put a DeadAir Flash Hider on my Colt 6920 and swiped my Deadair Sandman between my SCAR and my Colt AR.

My Colt AR (2011) had around 1000 rounds through it only. and very minimus wear inside the upper receiver. This past weekend I ran around 150 rounds surpassed and when cleaning the rifle I noticed much more wear.

See the attached photos and let me know your thoughts. I want some opinions before I call Bootleg to see if they can fix my BCG or replace it.

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[pag23]

Was the gun lubed properly? I never heard of Bootleg so I can't comment on the product

[Clint]

Doesn't look good...

[rushca01]

Are those aluminum shavings that I see? Yikes! I would love to see this one sent to the SOAR you tube channel for a an autopsy... I wonder if that carrier would pass a physical...

[mdrums]

Are those aluminum shavings that I see? Yikes! I would love to see this one sent to the SOAR you tube channel for a an autopsy... I wonder if that carrier would pass a physical...

I've called and Emailed Bootleg and not have had a response in 2 days.

So i put the stock Colt carrier back in... do you all feel it's ok to go shoot with stock carrier?


I thinks that's dust... or carbon... pictures are after a quick clean... ill reckless it again . i looked again and no metal shavings in it.

[mdrums]

Are those aluminum shavings that I see? Yikes! I would love to see this one sent to the SOAR you tube channel for a an autopsy... I wonder if that carrier would pass a physical...

What's the SOAR youtube channel? I'd like to send for testing

[rushca01]

What's the SOAR youtube channel? I'd like to send for testing

School of the American Rifle. https://www.schooloftheamericanrifle.com/

I don’t know that he has a advertised service for this, but his YouTube channel mentions people sending him stuff all the time to “autopsy” and fix etc..

[mdrums]

Thanks for the YouTube link...I will check it out.

On the rub marks/shiny parts there are not rough spots, everything is smooth. I cleaned the receiver up more and dried everything. Here is a new photo.IMG_0451.jpeg

[utahjeepr]

Can we see the other side of the BCG on the top? The left side of the carrier looks to be causing the worst damage. Maybe show the bottom also.

I think you will be fine with a known carrier, but something is causing the bootleg to travel improperly.

[hoopharted]

do you think its canted in some way?