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Thread: BAD Lever + 16" Middy = Bolt Lock Issues *What I Found*

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    I'm experiencing similar issues using Fedxm193 &PMC 55gr on a 10.5" LWRC shorty using the H2 buffer, 20 & 30 round PMags.
    Funny thing is,
    Bolt will lock back on all the other ammo I shoot: Wolf, Tula, Custom 69gr reloads, 55gr gunshow reloads.
    I am going to switch back to the H buffer to see if I get any different results.

    Someone mentioned A5 buffer system...can I use my UBR with this?

    TIA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dennis View Post
    Did that too, the bolt catch moves freely and the new spring seems about the same as the previous one.

    I also tried the upper with a couple other lowers with BADs with the same results.

    Dennis.
    Well it sounds like your upper doesn't like the BAD little confusing.
    I have a buddy that has a 14.5'' middy with a BAD installed that seems to work with out any problems.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jdub75 View Post
    Someone mentioned A5 buffer system...can I use my UBR with this?
    Negative. The UBR uses an A2 "type" extension (smooth/cylindrical).

    A5 is like a CAR extension with a "male enhancement".

    Quote Originally Posted by Thomas M-4 View Post
    Well it sounds like your upper doesn't like the BAD little confusing.
    I'm at a loss. I would say HIGHLY confusing.
    Last edited by Outlander Systems; 01-29-11 at 08:56.

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    I am pretty sure that we have had other members report some issues as well. I believe that some of them were LMT.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Outlander Systems View Post
    Negative. The UBR uses an A2 extension.
    Negative is uses its own proprietary extension with a carbine buffer.
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    I know of a gent that "tunes" his BADs.

    What he discovered (his words) is that, when the bolt catch is engaged, some BAD levers will touch the side of the lower receiver where the lever curves to traverse the trigger well. The theory is that this might keep the bolt catch from being able to engage in the midst of being bounced around under fire.

    He'll bend his levers so that, when installed, they don't come closer than 1/16" of the receiver, no matter what. He's been successful each of 4 times, so I think he may be on to something.
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    if the bolt catch area doesnt have a lot of play in it, adding the BAD just slows it down risking a failure to lock back on empty

    have about 5 BADs here on various lowers (DPMS, CMMG, Spikes), midlength uppers, and have had no problems even with steel case ammo.
    Last edited by ForTehNguyen; 01-29-11 at 09:08.

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    I had the same problem with a BAD lever too....as have plenty of other people. As far as I can gather, some rifles just don't work well with them - its got nothing to do with brands, either, it seems to be individual weapons. I took mine off and sold it, lesson learned I'll never put one on again. I like the concept and function but now have no confidence in them - 100% last round bolt hold function is most important to me.
    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by JSantoro View Post
    I know of a gent that "tunes" his BADs.

    What he discovered (his words) is that, when the bolt catch is engaged, some BAD levers will touch the side of the lower receiver where the lever curves to traverse the trigger well. The theory is that this might keep the bolt catch from being able to engage in the midst of being bounced around under fire.

    He'll bend his levers so that, when installed, they don't come closer than 1/16" of the receiver, no matter what. He's been successful each of 4 times, so I think he may be on to something.
    Darn! That sounded so good I ran downstairs and re-installed my BAD to check... Alas, it wouldn't touch no matter how hard I pressed . I guess that's good but a solution would have been better!

    How would you "tune" it anyways? With a torch I assume...

    Thanks!

    Dennis.

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