Best Nitride bcg?

atm1 · June 19, 2018, 09:29 PM

Ive ssen a few nitride bcgs for around 90$ (Brownells, Apoc, Prime Weapons, PSA, Toolcraft), then some for around 130$ (Aero Precision, Odin Works) and then some for around 170$ (Ranier Arms, Noveske). There are debates between the different materials used in these bolts and I'm no metallurgist. I assume they are all milled correctly. Is there a discernable difference between in quality and reliability between different carrier manufacturers and or materials used?

Scorch · June 20, 2018, 12:34 AM

I don't know if there is, but I used a Prime Weapons bcg when I built my AR several years ago. It works well, no issues. I think in many instances that the metallurgy does not surpass the marketing.

Chainsaw. · June 20, 2018, 11:17 PM

"Best??" Spend accordingly. Actually worth what you pay? Go with names you trust, AERO, Primary, wtc etc. BCGs are not rocket surgery, don't buy junk....

T. O'Heir · June 21, 2018, 11:47 AM

There's no 'best' anything. A nitride bcgs is just a nitride coated bolt carrier . Who did the coating may matter, but the carrier itself does not. The different prices are mostly based on the name of the seller.

atm1 · June 21, 2018, 08:52 PM

I'm probably going to go with a rainier arms or the odin works bcg. They seem like they have good qc.

June 19, 2018, 09:29 PM	#1
atm1 Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2018 Posts: 8	Best Nitride bcg? Ive ssen a few nitride bcgs for around 90$ (Brownells, Apoc, Prime Weapons, PSA, Toolcraft), then some for around 130$ (Aero Precision, Odin Works) and then some for around 170$ (Ranier Arms, Noveske). There are debates between the different materials used in these bolts and I'm no metallurgist. I assume they are all milled correctly. Is there a discernable difference between in quality and reliability between different carrier manufacturers and or materials used? Last edited by atm1; June 19, 2018 at 09:41 PM.

June 20, 2018, 12:34 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I don't know if there is, but I used a Prime Weapons bcg when I built my AR several years ago. It works well, no issues. I think in many instances that the metallurgy does not surpass the marketing. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 20, 2018, 11:17 PM	#3
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	"Best??" Spend accordingly. Actually worth what you pay? Go with names you trust, AERO, Primary, wtc etc. BCGs are not rocket surgery, don't buy junk.... __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

June 21, 2018, 11:47 AM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	There's no 'best' anything. A nitride bcgs is just a nitride coated bolt carrier . Who did the coating may matter, but the carrier itself does not. The different prices are mostly based on the name of the seller. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

June 21, 2018, 08:52 PM	#5
atm1 Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2018 Posts: 8	I'm probably going to go with a rainier arms or the odin works bcg. They seem like they have good qc. Last edited by atm1; June 21, 2018 at 09:55 PM.