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yoko
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Post subject: any negatives to a chrome bolt?  Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:17 pm |
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i was just wondering if there is any negatives to running a chrome bgc?
flaking ,weakness, premature wear etc
thanks
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 4:24 pm |
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yoko wrote: i was just wondering if there is any negatives to running a chrome bgc?
flaking ,weakness, premature wear etc
thanks Pretty sure the only real negative you will see on modern chrome BCG's is the cost.
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:24 pm |
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Don't worry about flaking. Hard chrome is different than the kind of chrome that's found on your car's bumper. It's much more durable than the car bumper stuff and makes your action smoother (even smoother when you add a BCM Gunfighter charging handle.
I have a ST chrome BCG in my ST upper and I love it. It's much easier for me to see where the carbon is to get it all off and because of the surface, its much easier to clean the carbon off. Most of the time I just have to wipe off the carbon/fowling with a cloth and maybe soak the bolt in Hoppes No. 9 solvent for a few minutes.
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yoko
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:21 pm |
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Thanks guys, so would it be worth waiting and saving for the nickel boron, or will the chrome work way better than a normal BCG
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:01 pm |
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yoko wrote: Thanks guys, so would it be worth waiting and saving for the nickel boron, or will the chrome work way better than a normal BCG The Nickel Boron bolts are even smoother than the Chrome ones and are even easier to clean up. If you have the cash, go for the NB. If you don't, go for the Chrome followed by the standard phosphate.
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:35 am |
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I would have to agree with Hendricks. Personally I have a Nickel Boron BCG in my Spike's 5.45 upper (for obvious reasons) - very smooth and cleans great. The hard chrome BCG is pretty darn good too - you won't go wrong with either one.
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:56 pm |
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Count me in on the yeas on the nickel boron BCG from Spikes......I was blessed to get in on the turkey holiday special they ran....Augie
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:30 pm |
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Ya i was debating what to get... I got the Mega Arms Chrome Tactical Trigger and was wondering if the Nickel Boron bolt would match with that... What do you guys think looks better with that specific trigger? Nickel Boron bolt have a golden tint to them right?
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:39 pm |
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My next purchase will be the nickel boron BCG and trigger from Spikes. 
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:22 am |
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More like a translucent copper appearance to the Nickle Boron. But yes, it definitely looks different than chrome components.
If you can see my carrier color - either I forgot to close the port door or I'm not firing enough. =)
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:30 am |
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So should i just got with chrome? I'm very indecisive. lol
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:21 am |
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If you're picky about colors matching, then yes, go with chrome. It still has increased wear resistance over a standard bolt carrier group and rides smoother as well. But if you want easier cleaning, less lubrication requirements, and the smoothest riding carrier then the Nickle Boron is worth the extra coin.
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:34 pm |
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JaxChris wrote: If you're picky about colors matching, then yes, go with chrome. It still has increased wear resistance over a standard bolt carrier group and rides smoother as well. But if you want easier cleaning, less lubrication requirements, and the smoothest riding carrier then the Nickle Boron is worth the extra coin. +1 To quote Tom, "Yep"
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Post subject: Re: any negatives to a chrome bolt? Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:54 am |
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I can't see the hammer from this angle but i do like the color of my Spikes NBCG. Attachment:
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