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beat on the forward assist
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If you want a gun to beat on, get a Mosin Nagant. They're designed for abuse.
If the problem is with the spring, it should be pretty easy to remove the buttstock and the receiver extension (buffer tube). Just watch for the tiny spring and detent that will fall out of the receiver when you remove the buttstock. If the receiver extension is glued in, removing it may destroy it. They don't cost much to replace. I don't glue mine in, just torque to about 30-35 lbs.
If the problem is not the spring, removing the extension tube should let you twist and turn the bolt to try to get it to move forward. I wonder if the gas tube in the receiver got bent and is holding the bolt back.
Remember to put all the parts in a box so you can take the whole thing to a gunsmith when all else fails.
Is this a "real" Bushy? Bought as a full rifle? Give Bushmaster a call, see what they recommend.
Regards.