Failure to eject / stuck bolt

0351A · February 19, 2013, 03:25 PM

Hey, picked up a new fulton armory 308 AR yesterday and am wondering if anyone is familiar with the following problems. First, when manually ejecting a round by racking the charging handle, it seems to stick, which requires me to brace the butt stock and use both hands to get it back. I am not weak and have used ar15s for years. Secondly, sometimes it doesn't grip the round, leading to double feeds. I haven't yet fired it, and it is brand new, so perhaps I should try to put a few rounds through it first, but I have never experienced this before. Is anyone familiar with this sort of problem? I tried several different kinds of ammo, both in 308 and 7.62x51.

**Unclenick** · February 20, 2013, 10:14 AM

Not familiar, but my assumption is that unless the carrier is binding somewhere (rub marks would show) that the gas system will also have trouble pushing the bolt back. I would call FA to inquire about it. See what they say.

oneoldsap · February 20, 2013, 04:25 PM

Your first step should be a good thorough cleaning . New guns are always full of crap !

DnPRK · February 21, 2013, 08:16 AM

Put a dab of grease on the back of each bolt lug. After you shoot a few magazines, it should loosen up.

0351A · February 23, 2013, 07:08 AM

Thanks for the advice. I figured it would just be that it's new, but something about spending that much makes me paranoid. I went ahead and went to the range twice and dumped a couple hundred rounds. It seems just fine now.

**4V50 Gary** · February 24, 2013, 03:39 PM

Break in period. Sounds like things are normal now.

**Unclenick** · February 24, 2013, 03:48 PM

Good to know they can be that stiff new. If the gas system didn't balk at it, then it's good to go.

February 19, 2013, 03:25 PM	#1
0351A Member Join Date: December 17, 2012 Posts: 19	Failure to eject / stuck bolt Hey, picked up a new fulton armory 308 AR yesterday and am wondering if anyone is familiar with the following problems. First, when manually ejecting a round by racking the charging handle, it seems to stick, which requires me to brace the butt stock and use both hands to get it back. I am not weak and have used ar15s for years. Secondly, sometimes it doesn't grip the round, leading to double feeds. I haven't yet fired it, and it is brand new, so perhaps I should try to put a few rounds through it first, but I have never experienced this before. Is anyone familiar with this sort of problem? I tried several different kinds of ammo, both in 308 and 7.62x51.

February 20, 2013, 10:14 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,144	Not familiar, but my assumption is that unless the carrier is binding somewhere (rub marks would show) that the gas system will also have trouble pushing the bolt back. I would call FA to inquire about it. See what they say. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member

February 20, 2013, 04:25 PM	#3
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,509	Your first step should be a good thorough cleaning . New guns are always full of crap ! __________________ Don't forget to have your liberals spayed or neutered !

February 24, 2013, 03:39 PM	#6
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 15,417	Break in period. Sounds like things are normal now. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 24, 2013, 03:48 PM	#7
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,144	Good to know they can be that stiff new. If the gas system didn't balk at it, then it's good to go. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member

February 21, 2013, 08:16 AM	#4
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,723	Put a dab of grease on the back of each bolt lug. After you shoot a few magazines, it should loosen up.

February 23, 2013, 07:08 AM	#5
0351A Member Join Date: December 17, 2012 Posts: 19	Thanks for the advice. I figured it would just be that it's new, but something about spending that much makes me paranoid. I went ahead and went to the range twice and dumped a couple hundred rounds. It seems just fine now.