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MisterYuck · October 9, 2017, 12:17 PM

I took the bolt carrier apart last night on my AR-556. While I was wiping the cam pin down I saw what looked to be excessive or odd looking wear patterns. Upon further inspection, I think it my be cracked or somewhat fractured or distorted. I have maybe 500 rounds through this rifle. I have had it for just over a year. I have had no problems with it at all. I do not rapid fire it to see how fast it or I can shoot. I do not use a bump-fire stock or a hand crank or any other gizmo to make it shoot fast. I keep the BCG cleaned and lubed. Is this unusual? Will this thing break? I am afraid to fire it until I hear something. I will post photos soon.

Thanks!

October 9, 2017, 12:17 PM	#1
MisterYuck Member Join Date: December 20, 2015 Location: South West Alabama Posts: 39	Cracked cam pin (Ruger AR-556)? I took the bolt carrier apart last night on my AR-556. While I was wiping the cam pin down I saw what looked to be excessive or odd looking wear patterns. Upon further inspection, I think it my be cracked or somewhat fractured or distorted. I have maybe 500 rounds through this rifle. I have had it for just over a year. I have had no problems with it at all. I do not rapid fire it to see how fast it or I can shoot. I do not use a bump-fire stock or a hand crank or any other gizmo to make it shoot fast. I keep the BCG cleaned and lubed. Is this unusual? Will this thing break? I am afraid to fire it until I hear something. I will post photos soon. Thanks! Last edited by MisterYuck; October 9, 2017 at 01:07 PM.