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  • jrbfishn

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    OK, probably a dumb question from a newbe in building ARs, but I will ask anyway.
    What is the difference in semi and full auto BCG. Other than price. Can I get and use a full auto BCG in a semi auto or is it illegal?

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    Shotgun Jeremy

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    Full auto BCG's are allowed. For example, Windham Weaponry uses M-16 bcg's, which are a full auto design. The M-16 design is good because it's a little heavier (due to more mass) than your standard AR bcg, which helps it prevent breaking, bouncing around, and also helps it get a good seat when you drive it forward. While you're at it, you should look into a barrel extension with M4 style feed ramps. These are cut a little wider which provides more reliability when feeding rounds into the chamber-especially if you happen to get a little dirt in the gun.
     

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    Thanks. I was planning on m-4 feed ramps on the barrel, not really any more in cost. Just was not sure about the BCG.


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    tXfactor

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    a full-auto bolt carrier is only different from a semi-auto in the profile of the carrier. The M16 bolt carrier has more mass and more weight to it, and is preferred. they are completely interchangeable in a semi-auto rifle and legal.

    the middle one is M16 profile
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    jrbfishn

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    Thanks for the link, just was not sure. Planing a first build before I do the texas lower from runnerrunner, dont want to screw things up too bad.


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    rushthezeppelin

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    a full-auto bolt carrier is only different from a semi-auto in the profile of the carrier. The M16 bolt carrier has more mass and more weight to it, and is preferred. they are completely interchangeable in a semi-auto rifle and legal.

    the middle one is M16 profile
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    Ewww, edit out that old bushmaster firing pin beater out of the picture >< Seriously what genius was it that came up with that damned design, I want to kick him in the nuts.
     
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