05-04-2021, 01:03 PM
(05-03-2021, 09:07 PM)Revelation80751 Wrote: Hi, First post from here in Colorado. I'm in the process of building an ARC and was wondering which AR bolt to go with. I'm finding Sanders armory and Maxim are both in stock. Are they decent bolts? It will be used with a Monster 20" barrel. Thanks for any advice!!
I'm using a Sanders Bolt. No complaints so far, but I'm only at 40 rounds, LOL. Two things about the Extractor, that are different from my other "normal" 5.56/.300BLK builds: The Extractor Spring just sits in the cup - it doesn't have to be twisted in like normal. I emailed Sanders, and the owner replied - they make their own stuff, and made the cup larger to prevent binding, according to him. Also, getting the Extractor Pin out or in, is a bear - you have to squeeze the bejeezus out of it. I've had Toolcraft Extractors do the same thing, so hopefully it will loosen up with use. I don't reload, but the rim of the case gets slightly rough where the extractor grabs it. No idea on spring power, but there is a Viton O-Ring and Spring Buffer in there.