PREFFERED AR15 BCG?

[Camaro123]

Hello everyone, I am currently building my very first AR15. I just got done completing my lower and now my next step is to buy the bolt carrier grouping. What BCG do you guys prefer? And how many rounds have you put through it? Is it worth the extra cash for nickel boron or nitride finish? Or how about the relia-bolt from sharps rifle company?

As always, thank you very much!

 

[GregD]

 

[natdscott]

For your first AR-15, you need a standard phosphate M16 Bolt Carrier Group. Spend the rest on ammunition and magazines. You, and/or the rest of the rifle components, will almost certainly never out-shoot a standard BCG.

The NiB, Chrome, Nitride, Unobtanium, etc. finishes really don't accomplish much more than a well-maintained .mil bolt other than look pretty, and be a little easier to wipe carbon from.

Truly, a Carpenter 158 bolt is probably what you want, and I prefer strongly buying a bolt that is Magnetic Particle Tested (MPI) and High Pressure Tested (HPT) when possible.

If you just want an "easy button": for a mix of very good features, and a decent price, I like this one: https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-precision-match-grade-phosphate-bcg/


-Nate

 

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[2cool9031]

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[chef larry]

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[The Keymaster]

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[Camaro123]

Thanks man! I found your reply very helpful and decided to order the one you put in the link.
Thanks again!

 

[goldtrigger]

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[natdscott]

No problem, and you're welcome!

-Nate

 

[Roadie]

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