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Old 02-12-2011, 06:02 PM
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Although I would rather have something aftermarket, made specifically for the 15-22, this is my solution so far.

This is a standard replacement cover from Midway, for less then $6, modified using only a hacksaw and a file, in less then 2 hours. YMMV.

It locks closed when the bolt is open. After a last round fired, I want to be able to protect the innards while changing mags, weapons, etc. When you load a new magazine, and snap the bolt closed, it opens.





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Old 02-12-2011, 06:10 PM
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Not bad! How are you attaching the bottom hinge? It looks like you can only have the cover closed when the bolt is cocked back though. Is that bad for the spring?
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The bottom hinge is the part I sawed off the original cover and is attached to the upper receiver *only* with 3M automotive tape (for holding body trim on).

Yes, it only closes when the bolt is open, but you would not need much of a dust cover when the bolt is closed (in my opinion).

Also this way you can keep your rifle at ready, without a round in the chamber and still keep foreign matter out.
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Hmmm...and now with the advent of those polymer ones, I might be out of a product...
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Hmmm...and now with the advent of those polymer ones, I might be out of a product...
They polymer ones still have to be modified, and lack the factory spring and rod needed. That's $20 out the door and still need to be cut down.
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