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Old 11-26-2012, 10:36 AM
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Had a great day at the range with my new sport. While cleaning afterwards I found an O ring that may or may not have come out of the bolt carrier group. When I clean, I disassemble the bolt carrier group and let the parts soak in solvent while I clean the barrel. When I went to reassemble I found an o ring that I had not seen before. The inside diameter is the same as the firing pin. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 11-26-2012, 10:47 AM
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Here's an exploded view, I don't see an O ring in the BCG?
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Did you remove the extractor from the bolt? If so it could be the oring from the extractor.



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Old 11-26-2012, 11:04 AM
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Was just going to suggest the o-ring under the extractor


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Old 11-26-2012, 02:13 PM
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Did you remove the extractor from the bolt? If so it could be the oring from the extractor.



Yes I removed the extractor. It appears from your photo that the o ring goes over the extractor spring. Is that correct?
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Old 11-26-2012, 02:35 PM
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Not SWS, but yes, over the extractor spring.
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This raises a good question. Are you guys removing the extractor for cleaning?
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I actually use an ultrasonic bath to clean my bolt.

A little simple green and water, and 1hr in the bath. Take it out, dry it off and oil it up. Works very well. I do it after every session.


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This raises a good question. Are you guys removing the extractor for cleaning?
And another good question is "Why?"
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