What AR bolt should I get - The Firearms Forum

Helix_FR · 02-05-2010, 03:00 PM

OK so I'm posting this b/c some of you more savvy AR guys could tell me this. I'm buying a bolt for my AR build. I have a stainless DPMS bull barrel that I'm working with. So I'm faced with a few choices for a bolt. I was going to get a doublestar bolt but its relatively new and doublestar had nothing about it on their web site. Brownells sells them now. I know doublestar is generally a good manufacturer for lowers. So here is what I narrowed it down to. Doublestar, AR Stoner, DPMS, or Daniel Defense. Anyone have opinions on these choices. All are chrome lined.

sorral · 02-05-2010, 09:10 PM

I personally like dealing with Del-Ton. They have a fully chromed bolt (on back order now) available at their site. If given the chance and I had enough money that is what I would have gotten.

m00kie · 02-06-2010, 01:39 PM

I have a DPMS Bolt and Carrier Assembly that I have been using since I built my AR15 (about a year ago) and I am completely satisfied. DPMS is what I would recommend, but then again I have never used any other brand

100 Bullets · 03-18-2010, 06:04 PM

get a full auto bolt, its legal as long as you dont have other full auto parts

JLA · 03-20-2010, 11:08 AM

Id go dpms as well. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1..._CARRIER_COMBO since youre already using a DPMS barrel and extension chances are the fit between parts made at the same factory will be more precise since they are all made with the same set of specs and the same tooling...http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...RRIER_ASSEMBLY heres a link to the standard if the chrome ot the Titanium Nitride doesnt appeal to the package...

Helix_FR · 03-22-2010, 09:24 AM

Thanks JLA. I was thinking the same thing. I know the DPMS has a tendecy to run lower tolerance on their headspacing so that has crossed my mind. I ended up buying a CMT for a auto rifle with the contingency that I could send it back if the headspacing was off. Mine came in at 1.4661 so its pretty tight but closes fine on my federal and remington brass. So far last weekend I had it down to 1 inch groups at 100yds and that was using the recipe that I use for my M77 Ultralight. I'm going to try to get some pictures up tonight.

JLA · 03-22-2010, 09:47 AM

sweet... please do

Helix_FR · 03-22-2010, 10:43 PM

Here's the new lady. DPMS 16in SS bull barrel w/ Glacier Guard's, DSA A3 Upper and CMT bolt and carrier, JP Trigger.

JLA · 03-23-2010, 04:40 PM

shes a beaut helix. Well done sir...

02-05-2010, 03:00 PM	#1
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,671	What AR bolt should I get OK so I'm posting this b/c some of you more savvy AR guys could tell me this. I'm buying a bolt for my AR build. I have a stainless DPMS bull barrel that I'm working with. So I'm faced with a few choices for a bolt. I was going to get a doublestar bolt but its relatively new and doublestar had nothing about it on their web site. Brownells sells them now. I know doublestar is generally a good manufacturer for lowers. So here is what I narrowed it down to. Doublestar, AR Stoner, DPMS, or Daniel Defense. Anyone have opinions on these choices. All are chrome lined. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com -->

02-05-2010, 09:10 PM	#2
sorral V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 153	Re: What AR bolt should I get I personally like dealing with Del-Ton. They have a fully chromed bolt (on back order now) available at their site. If given the chance and I had enough money that is what I would have gotten. __________________ "Guns don't kill people, husbands that come home early do"- Larry the Cable Guy 100% Infidel and lovin it!

02-06-2010, 01:39 PM	#3
m00kie Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1	Re: What AR bolt should I get I have a DPMS Bolt and Carrier Assembly that I have been using since I built my AR15 (about a year ago) and I am completely satisfied. DPMS is what I would recommend, but then again I have never used any other brand __________________ FireStorm .380 ACP AR15 -.223 Kaiser Defense Built Lower Reciever -16" A3 Flat Top Upper Receiver -DPMS Bolt and Carrier Assembly -Troy 7" Drop In Battle Rail -Tapco T6 Stock

03-18-2010, 06:04 PM	#4
100 Bullets Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 13	Re: What AR bolt should I get get a full auto bolt, its legal as long as you dont have other full auto parts

03-20-2010, 11:08 AM	#5
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: What AR bolt should I get Id go dpms as well. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1..._CARRIER_COMBO since youre already using a DPMS barrel and extension chances are the fit between parts made at the same factory will be more precise since they are all made with the same set of specs and the same tooling...http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...RRIER_ASSEMBLY heres a link to the standard if the chrome ot the Titanium Nitride doesnt appeal to the package... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-22-2010, 09:24 AM	#6
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,671	Re: What AR bolt should I get Thanks JLA. I was thinking the same thing. I know the DPMS has a tendecy to run lower tolerance on their headspacing so that has crossed my mind. I ended up buying a CMT for a auto rifle with the contingency that I could send it back if the headspacing was off. Mine came in at 1.4661 so its pretty tight but closes fine on my federal and remington brass. So far last weekend I had it down to 1 inch groups at 100yds and that was using the recipe that I use for my M77 Ultralight. I'm going to try to get some pictures up tonight. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

03-22-2010, 09:47 AM	#7
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: What AR bolt should I get sweet... please do __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-22-2010, 10:43 PM	#8
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,671	Re: What AR bolt should I get Here's the new lady. DPMS 16in SS bull barrel w/ Glacier Guard's, DSA A3 Upper and CMT bolt and carrier, JP Trigger. Attached Images __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

03-23-2010, 04:40 PM	#9
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: What AR bolt should I get shes a beaut helix. Well done sir... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!