Toocraft BCG

[Capt Skup]

Got a flyer from JobBob's, Toolcraft BCG with nitride finish, on sale for $79. Ordered a few and they should be at the house tonight. Has anyone else purchased Toolcraft products, I would like to hear their impressions. From my reading, Toolcraft supplies many of the known "manufacturers" AR parts than than have that "manufacturer" engrave their logo/name on. I am not assembling high end tactical sniper weapons, just fun to shoot, just in case rifles.

 

[d33rhunt3r]

Toolcraft makes quality BCGs. I have a couple, I THINK Engage uses them but I can't say for certain. I recall Chad stating they were fine as well.

 

[3paul10]

I've used a couple Toolcraft BCGs in builds with no problems. I'm sure youll be pleased with them.

 

[omegared24]

They are good BCG's but if you want to be SOTAR compliant you need to go phosphate.

I see them on sale all the time but I've got plenty of BCGs. If I can find someone that can get me HBAR marked barrels I'd be happy.

 

[DutchV]

Toolcraft is an OEM and has good reviews. WC Armory has a few different ones in stock including some with the US contract code marked on them.

http://www.wcarmory.com/toolcraft-i...rier-group-black-1b1b6-c-158-mpi-complete.htm

 

[outrider58]

Agree with everyone else. Though I don't own any, I heard they are very good.

 

[JTH20]

Toolcraft is an OEM and has good reviews. WC Armory has a few different ones in stock including some with the US contract code marked on them.

http://www.wcarmory.com/toolcraft-i...rier-group-black-1b1b6-c-158-mpi-complete.htm

I got one of the contract code marked ones for my A4 clone, seems like a decent bolt so far.

 

[Capt Skup]

I was very happy to see the price. I am slowly stocking up on spare parts just in case....we can't get anymore.

 

[Capt Skup]

Thank you all for the replies. I have to ask, what is SOTAR compliant? Phosphate finish, curious.

 

[Capt Skup]

Found a nice surprise sitting on the desk when I got home. JoeBob Outfitters delivered, The Toolcraft BCGs looks real nice. Very good fit and finish. I am a very satisfied customer of JoeBob's. Now to find the 300BO barrel to complete the build.

 

[omegared24]

Thank you all for the replies. I have to ask, what is SOTAR compliant? Phosphate finish, curious.

Resident expert (Chad with the School of the American Rifle) recommends BCGs in this order...

Phospate
Nitrided
All others in the trash

 

[jrumann59]

Resident expert (Chad with the School of the American Rifle) recommends BCGs in this order...

Phospate
Nitrided
All others in the trash

Forgot chrome

 

[Capt Skup]

This one is black nitride. I have a couple with the nickel boron finish. They are both holding up well. Is that finish known to fail?

 

[omegared24]

This one is black nitride. I have a couple with the nickel boron finish. They are both holding up well. Is that finish known to fail?

From what I understand all other finishes have tolerance issues and the finish will go. They look pretty but both me and my guns haven't been accused of being supermodels so I'll take ugly.

For range toys it wouldn't matter IMHO. For SHTF, I'm keeping what works.

 

[OrbitalEllipses]

A lot of the Toolcraft BCGs I see in that price range are 9310 steel bolts rather than C158. Just a point of knowledge as I'm not really sure that it's been established one is superior over the other, beyond one being mil-spec and the other not.

 

[outrider58]

A lot of the Toolcraft BCGs I see in that price range are 9310 steel bolts rather than C158. Just a point of knowledge as I'm not really sure that it's been established one is superior over the other, beyond one being mil-spec and the other not.

If I'm reading correctly, 9310 steel is 8% stronger than C158.

Surface hardened steel (like C158)supposedly holds up better for wear on the outside and absorb heavy shock from the inside (being softer/less brittle).

 

[OrbitalEllipses]

It's hard to gauge what's verifiable and true vs what isn't, IMO from what I've read insofar as how the metal will hold up. What I've seen time and again is that C158 is more expensive to source, 9310 is an alternative steel that's easier and cheaper to get (as far as the quantity is concerned) while also easier to heat treat.

 

[outrider58]

It's hard to gauge what's verifiable and true vs what isn't, IMO from what I've read insofar as how the metal will hold up. What I've seen time and again is that C158 is more expensive to source, 9310 is an alternative steel that's easier and cheaper to get (as far as the quantity is concerned) while also easier to heat treat.

Yup. I got that purely off the interwebz(a forum actually), so take for what it's worth.