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Edward429451 · September 18, 2006, 01:03 PM

My buddy's Bushy has the bolt jammed in the rear position. He's going to bring it by tonight so I (the gun expert lol) can have a look at it.

It's a stock A3 Bushmaster. He says it was pristine clean when he took it out yesterday, and dripping with oil. He ran a whole bunch of rounds through it and its filthy now. He's already beat on the forward assist with no luck.

What could cause this? How do I get that bolt to release and what to look for? I haven't seen it yet. Thanks in advance.

September 18, 2006, 01:03 PM	#1
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	AR-15 A3 Bolt Stuck Back My buddy's Bushy has the bolt jammed in the rear position. He's going to bring it by tonight so I (the gun expert lol) can have a look at it. It's a stock A3 Bushmaster. He says it was pristine clean when he took it out yesterday, and dripping with oil. He ran a whole bunch of rounds through it and its filthy now. He's already beat on the forward assist with no luck. What could cause this? How do I get that bolt to release and what to look for? I haven't seen it yet. Thanks in advance.