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Skans · September 6, 2012, 09:56 AM

The Forward Assist is what you need on a semi-auto rifle that doesn't have a bolt handle. How else are you going to get the bolt to close if encounter a slightly out-of-spec cartridge or a dirty chamber?

September 6, 2012, 09:56 AM	#15
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 6,243	The Forward Assist is what you need on a semi-auto rifle that doesn't have a bolt handle. How else are you going to get the bolt to close if encounter a slightly out-of-spec cartridge or a dirty chamber?