switching bolt group ar15

[prpete]

I have a basic ar by Stag , with about 200 rounds through it. Is it too late to put a better quality bolt group in it? I already have a Spikes Tactical bolt group for it.

 

[olddawg]

No 200 rounds is minimal wear. Swapping out the BCG should not be an issue. I'd go for it.

 

[prpete]

Thanks!

 

[Brent]

Is it ever "too late"? I don't think I get it, not being a smart @zz I'm serious. I thought a bcg is good to swap whenever as long as you retain proper headspacing

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[atblis]

Stag is decent. I wouldn't bother switching the bcg.

 

[ken792]

CMT makes Stag's BCG's. They're top of the line.

 

[mopar92]

No. Don't do it. Your standard carbon phospate BCG are all the same if mil-spec. Keep the Spikes for a spare but, if you do swap make sure to check headspace.

 

[prpete]

Thank you!

 

[clandestine]

Nothing wrong with Stag.

 

[BradMacc82]

Is it ever "too late"? I don't think I get it, not being a smart @zz I'm serious. I thought a bcg is good to swap whenever as long as you retain proper headspacing

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Bolt heads wear over time. I can almost guarantee if I swap the bolt head from my 12K round upper to a freshly built upper, it'd eat a Field II gauge with no issue.

 

[outrider58]

I'm an ''if it ain't broke, don't fix it'' kinda guy. I am pro upgrading-replacing warn parts. Extractor springs wear, extractors wear, Firing pins wear, carrier keys loosen. You need to keep track of all these things and replace/repair them as your round count increases. That BCG is the brains of the rifle. Just keep it healthy. My 2 cents worth.

 

[prpete]

Thank you!