Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

[K_4c]

I'm in the market for a new AR Bolt assembly. I wanna do it right the first time and was looking at 4 diffrent types of bolt assemblies.

Here they are:

1. Fail zone (basic kit)
2. Larue (non chrome)
3. National Match Bolt Carrier by Young Manufacturing, Inc (chrome)
4 LMT (chrome)


Is it worth the extra cash to get one of these assemblies?

Thanks for any advice given.

kinnamon

 

[donws2]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

Crome is easier to clean and it's self lubricating. That said if it's not done correctly the bolt can become to brittle and develope cracks. I've got several crome bolts and have never seen a crome BCG fail it's just one of the many things that can go wrong. The manufactors you listed are well known and you should have no problems anyway you go. Donald

If you do go crome do not use copper cleaning fluids on it. The crome is laided down on a layer of copper. The crome can peel off if the fluid can find a opening under the crome through a scratch or nick. Ask me about a cromed lined M14 barrel left to soak over night with Sweets Copper Cleaner some time. Donald

 

[K_4c]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

Well I ordered a Young nation match bolt assembly.... I got quoted a three week lead time (not to bad).

Thanks for the advice.

Kinnamon

 

[Will Fennell]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

One of my AR's is from Wilson Combat, and the BCG is treated with Robar's NP3.....makes cleanup a snap, and needs less lube. I want to treat my other BCG with this stuff!

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

years ago i found a hard chromed m-16 BCG....tuff and cleans up w/tissue.....THAT and a Tubb flat CS buffer spring helps groups....

 

[RD3]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

You made a good choice, I bought the same BCG for my varmint build. It'll probably be more like 5 weeks though. I was quoted 2-3 weeks and it ended up being 5.

 

[fastford]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

young all the way!!!

 

[rundm]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

young manufactoring is the way to go with chrome but robars makes some great coatings.

 

[K_4c]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

Damn! 5 weeks!!! I hate this waiting game....

Thanks for all your comments.

kinnamon

 

[sr15match]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

If not going the Chrome route then look at ION Bond.

 

[RD3]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

It was rough waiting, but not too bad since I didn't have all the parts I needed to finish it. If you're paying with a debit card watch your account. I was told they were going to charge it immediately, but they didn't charge me until it shipped.

 

[ubershinobi]

Re: Chrome BCG... is it worth it?

Your bolt will likely be the first part to crack and break. The BCG will outlast every other part. Chrome is a nice option if you prefer, but not necessary. I'd go with the bolt that was fitted to your barrel/chamber. Any carrier will do, just make sure to have it properly staked. If you want to spend the extra cash its your call.