Chuckwagon524
Bearcat
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- Jul 28, 2015
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Ok, so I have searched the inter-webs far and wide and can't find a definte solution to this. I have Ruger SR-556 with a Geissele G2S trigger. After about 2-3 shots the firing when inserted vertically into the BCG rotates 90 degrees horizontal. After about 200 rounds or more I see circular wear on the firing ping retainer pin where its getting hit and it is bent out of spec to the point where it has been bent and almost impossible to replace. Have replaced it twice already with genuine Ruger retainer pins. Other than that I like the rifle. Any ideas on what's going on here? I have read either the firing pin shroud is hitting it when the hammer falls, or the hammer is hitting the retainer pin as the bolt is traveling rearward. Someone suggested on a forum page somewhere of rounding the tip of the hammer, but not sure if that's a good idea. Are the Ruger retainr pins cheap and all I need is a better/hardened firing pin retainer pin?
Also forgive the newbie question, this is my first AR rifle but:
Ruger says not to dismantle the BCG and bolt for cleaning. After shooting the carbon and brass fouling is atrocious where it engages the breach. Especially around the extractor. I would assume most guys fully clean their bolts after firing?
How wet with lubricant do you guys run your rifles? I live in Michigan which is moderate climate. Everything I see is wetter with oil the better, so I run grease and oil. Keep the gas piston and its chamber dry.
I appreciate any help you can give me. Don't want to really send the rifle in as I live in a apartment so traveling back and forth to UPS is a major hassle for me.
Also forgive the newbie question, this is my first AR rifle but:
Ruger says not to dismantle the BCG and bolt for cleaning. After shooting the carbon and brass fouling is atrocious where it engages the breach. Especially around the extractor. I would assume most guys fully clean their bolts after firing?
How wet with lubricant do you guys run your rifles? I live in Michigan which is moderate climate. Everything I see is wetter with oil the better, so I run grease and oil. Keep the gas piston and its chamber dry.
I appreciate any help you can give me. Don't want to really send the rifle in as I live in a apartment so traveling back and forth to UPS is a major hassle for me.