What brand bolt carrier group would you recceomend??

[robgon]

I am buying a new bolt carrier group for my first build and need advice, and any and all help is appreciated. I currently have a spike lower, DD upper, RRA lower parts kit, magpul ubr stock.

[Outta Control]

How much do you want to spend would be my first question.

[Two Shots]

BCM is also has a great BCG for a decent price.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Bolt-Carrier-Group-MPI-Auto-M16-p/bcm%20bolt%20carrier%20group%20auto%20mp.htm

[21SF]

An Exo coated coated full auto carrier!!!

[robgon]

How much do you want to spend would be my first question.

100-150 maybe 200 if it is needed to get something special. I see them for around 79.00 to over 250.00 and I dont really know what is the major difference. Should I match the brand to the upper like also getting a daniel defense bolt carrier group since my upper is daniel defense. Or should I get a Noveske bolt carrier group since I am probably getting a noveske barrel.

[BANG BANG]

I have a BCM in mine, DD upper with an OLL lower. my upper or lower doesnt know the difference

[m16]

Just buy a bolt that is MP tested and a carrier that has properly-staked keys and you should be good to go as long as the headspacing is correct.

[evidens83]

BCM
DD
LMT

[RONIN.]

daniel defense, bcm, lmt, colt if you can find one.. all make quality bolt carriers..

the exo coated bolt carrier is a nice piece of kit..

[L4D]

Aren't they all the same?



im starting to think all this MP HPI testing really doesn't matter.

[CK_32]

BCM
LMT
Daniel defense

In that order

[Outta Control]

100-150 maybe 200 if it is needed to get something special. I see them for around 79.00 to over 250.00 and I dont really know what is the major difference. Should I match the brand to the upper like also getting a daniel defense bolt carrier group since my upper is daniel defense. Or should I get a Noveske bolt carrier group since I am probably getting a noveske barrel.

Here is my 0.02 cents. I own both a Noveske SS DI Rifle and a DD Piston Rifle and have maintained both. If you have the $$$ and time to maintain a DI rifle, especially you thinking of a Noveske barrel, go with a BCM BCG. They perform very well and besides any fancy logos, etchings, or coating on the more $$$ BCG will be covered in carbon/oil for you to clean anyways so it doesn't really matter. On a Piston Rifle it is a different story all together but if you must twist my arm to find a $$$ BCG I would look into JP Performance products.

BTW: The Noveske is up for sale FYI.

[Hova]

BCM or DD

I would never use anything else

[bwiese]

If you have the $$$ and time to maintain a DI rifle,

WTF? Bwwwwaaaaah!

CLP is expensive? 5 minutes is too long?

Another noob getting his info from urban legends.

Any AR can be cleaned after a day of vigorous shooting (several thousand rounds) in under 5 minutes - 3 if you're rushing to dinner and wanna cut a few corners.

Clean the bore with a bore snake. Clean the chamber with chamber brush/mop. Clean the inside of the upper with some baby wipes and reapply CLP. Take the bolt from carrier, wipe the carrier down w/baby wipes then w/CLP til clean, and keep it a tad wet. Clean/lube inside the bolt carrier. Lube the key. Clean/lube the firing pin, cam pin, cotter pin. Clean the bolt & teeth and keep teeth lubed. Lube the extractor & ejector and exercise them several cycles to get the CLP down there. Reassemble the bolt to carrier, lube/clean behind the teeth in the barrel extension, lube/clean the FCG and use a baby wipe w/CLP to clean somewhat into the receiver extension and keep the buffer lubed. Reassemble and wipe down rifle w/CLP and let dry. Also ensure bore is dry and no liquid in it so it's good to go at a moment's notice. Wipe down mags and upper part of follower travel.

Anything else is overcleaning (except perhaps in a hyper-match rifle or have dragged your rifle thru the mud.

[PlacerTactical]

Spikes is another to look at also.