Hi Guys, I did the duh move where I stuck the no-go gauge, slammed the bolt forward and now its stuck semi-open. The BCG won’t close all the way which is a good thing but the bolt actually rotated inside the barrel and now the “star” of the bolt is stuck inside the barrel.
Any idea on how to get this out? Pulling on the charging handle doesn’t help since it will only move about 1-2mm. Can I rotate the bolt CW or CCW to get it out?:cray:
My other option is complete dis-assembly of the upper and then pull it out after removing the barrel nut from the upper.
I’d keep working the charging handle.
The bolt turned on the cam when shoved in, it should do the same coming out if you don’t have little girly fingers pulling the charging handle.
And then once apart you can spend some time wondering if, how and where you dinked up the chamber, barrel extension, bolt, or any combination there of.
EDIT:
You might get away with bracing the upper and with the CH pulled back, give it a moderate baff on the side opposite the latch with a soft faced hammer.
Lube the bolt lugs up real good.If telestocked lower,collapse the buttstock all the way towards the receiver.While holding the latch open on the charging handle,push down on the charging handle while lightly and squarely tapping the rifle butt on the floor.Beyond that Im at a loss for words and a lesson learned.
Always check headspace with upper removed from lower,one finger pressure only on tail of BCG.
ETA
Do not clear(mortar)the rifle in this manner on concrete…wood floor or mother earth is best advised as to not damage stock.
Yeap,collapsing the stock all the way first,with left hand(for right handed folks) grasping handguard,rapidly tap(not slam or butt strike) butt of stock squarely on ground while applying moderate downward pressure on charging handle with right hand.I like to have the right thumb on charging handle latch releasing it and right index finger on opposite ear of charging handle with open palm of hand facing ground,this way to apply even pressure to charging handle sort of acting as a dead blow…also acts to help guide/stabilize rifle during technique.
And as shown in the video of what not to do.
So ultimately, working the charging handle worked. I was to “ginger” with it thinking that there was too much force on the bolt inside the barrel extension.
Pulling one time swiftly, it pulled out. But its something to think about when using the no-go.
I might end up just using the “go” gauge to avoid this but will try on another AR with the no-go. I think my mistake was not only slamming it forward but also pulling the trigger in dry fire. That added the hammer effect to it…
Anyway - thanks. Saved me about 1 hr of time from disassembling the entire upper (right after I just finished it).
I wouldn’t waste time with a No Go gage.