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    Bushmaster gas key staking.

    Hi, everyone. I'm new to the forum and have read alot about improper staking of the gas key. I own a Bushmaster M4 type, while my wife owns a Colt AR15. I see the significant difference in the staking. The Colt has alot more bite than the Bushy. My question is, has anyone who owns a bushy ever actually had the gas key come loose. The Bushy has more bite then what I have seen on other makes by comparing the pics on this forum. The Bushy hasn't gotten alot of use yet, so I haven't had any problems. Any info will be much appreciated. Thanks.

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    Wish I could help You. I've owned Bushmaster Rifles for years and have never had any problems. My Bushmasters have preformed Flawlessly.

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    You should be fine if metal is moved. If you are concerned, then stake it some more. Turn it on it's side and use a dulled up chisel to stake it (drive a bit of the little upper ledge into the screws) just be careful to stay off the lower part of the key. Raising metal there could cause the key to drag in the upper.
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    We have several - well over 20, if not a lot more - Bushmasters used within our patrol rifle program. I have had to clean, lock-tite and re-stake at least ten (10) of them. Can't tell how many the other armorer has done.

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    Where are you from there may be someone near by that can help you our there are several you can mail it into here and they will stake it for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shihan View Post
    Where are you from there may be someone near by that can help you our there are several you can mail it into here and they will stake it for you.
    I live in upstate New York. I'm in the boonies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rayray View Post
    Wish I could help You. I've owned Bushmaster Rifles for years and have never had any problems. My Bushmasters have preformed Flawlessly.
    RAYRAY, how many rounds on average did you put through your Bushmasters? At this time, I'm just at the range plinking and trying to get proficient with my carbine. In the future, I plan to compete.
    P.S. Thanks for the help everybody.

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    If you want to send it to me I will do it for free just include a return UPS label or stamps or a Passenger Pigeon. Plinker or not the staking needs to be done right.

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    Mine came loose at around 2500 rounds, but was still running didn't notice it until I was cleaning it. I strongly suggest getting all the staking done.

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    Thanks everyone for the replies. I think before I do to much more shooting, I'll properly stake the key. I'm glad to know at least it won't come loose anytime soon

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