coating on bcg?
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Not really... Just makes it easier to clean, That is if your into cleaning your rifles
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That spider logo adds some tactical lethality to it!Thanks Mike I'll just buy the normal spikes for my sbr. I like the spider logo
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When I bought my ni b PSA BCG a weeks back it was on sale for $120 when its normally $200. For that price it was worth it and I'm glad I got it. Would I pay full price for it? probably not. Its easy to clean and I can get away with less oil but its not necessary. If you want to make your BCG easy to clean I guess the new go-to lube is Fireclean. I've never used it but its supposed to make carbon wipe right off.
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I buy either nickel boron or chrome plated. Slicker, easier to clean, even though I lube them a lot, if I couldn't/didn't, they'll run longer with less lube.
I'm one of those guys who was taught (and believes) that my tools should be kept ready for the next use. That means I clean/lube them after use to make sure they are ready for the next use. The nickel boron and chrome bolts clean up easier/faster than the parkerized bolts.
When I come back from the range I may have 2 to 3 rifles to clean and 2 to 4 pistols. Anything that helps out/shortens the cleaning time helps me.
I'm one of those guys who was taught (and believes) that my tools should be kept ready for the next use. That means I clean/lube them after use to make sure they are ready for the next use. The nickel boron and chrome bolts clean up easier/faster than the parkerized bolts.
When I come back from the range I may have 2 to 3 rifles to clean and 2 to 4 pistols. Anything that helps out/shortens the cleaning time helps me.
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You mean like this little guy? Right here, on this NiB BCG?Thanks Mike I'll just buy the normal spikes for my sbr. I like the spider logo
Yeah, just like that little guy. It's been a good BCG. Haven't had a TON of rounds downrange with it, probably about 1k or so, but no problems at all. Good stuff!
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Nope, not unless you get it for a really cheap price. It covers the imperfections in the steel just like chrome lining does. Once it is penetrated, it will come off. it is all about the coolness. Polish a standard BCG and it will be just as easy to clean. And don't talk about rust and such. Non of my Mosin, AK, SVD, SVT, SKSs have coated bolts and carriers and they don't rust. A good oil burnishing does wonders......
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Not at all. I am just talking about coatings in general. I don't use Spikes anything so I can't comment on any of their stuff. I have a hard time paying a premium for a name.
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You got that right!
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The bcm is my go to BCG. I like the logo (I'm a fanboy). But the main reason is, I have never had a failure with one. And they have VERY strong extractors. And if you are building a short sbr/pistol, they come with a spacer o ring that you can install that puts your extractor on freaking steroids.
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Funny thing is when I jumped on the Spike's bandwagon, Spike's was the best deal on premium gear. I think it still rings true. Lots of happy Spike's customers out there, me included.
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Let me clarify. That o ring is only meant for VERY short barrels. You are wasting your time putting it in anything 10.5 and up. It's actually too aggressive in longer barrels. I keep it in my grip. I figure if I wear down my extractor springs (not likely), then I can throw it on in an emergency. It really isn't needed. If you actually compare a BCM spring to a standard spring the BCM is thicker and a tad longer, so you already have more than adequate tension.
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