Faxon 5.56 M16 Bolt Carrier Group .223/5.56 NATO Salt Bath Nitride 9310 Steel
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Material 9310 tool steel bolt (salt bath nitrided); MIL-SPEC 8620 steel carrier (superfinished); 4140 steel gas key and cam pin (salt bath nitrided); S7 tool steel extractor (salt bath nitrided)
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The Faxon 5.56 M16 Bolt Carrier Group is built for .223/5.56mm NATO AR platforms with a salt bath nitrided 9310 tool steel bolt for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance. A MIL-SPEC 8620 steel carrier and heat-treated components are paired with a superfinished carrier finish to promote smooth operation and reduced fouling.
Key Features
- 9310 tool steel bolt with MIL-SPEC heat treatment, shot peening, and MPI testing
- Salt bath nitrided bolt, extractor, cam pin, and gas key components for increased surface hardness and corrosion resistance
- S7 tool steel extractor with QPQ salt bath nitriding
- MIL-SPEC 8620 steel carrier that is superfinished to reduce friction and improve smoothness
- 45-degree chamfered bolt lugs to support reliable cycling under a wide range of loads
- Grade 8 gas key fasteners, fully staked, and Permatex sealed for consistent service life
Built for M16 pattern compatibility and tuned for smooth, reliable cycling, this Faxon BCG is a strong upgrade path for your .223/5.56mm NATO build.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV
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- SKU:
- 1217
- UPC:
- 816341024649
- BUDS ID:
- 169238
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| Material | 9310 tool steel bolt (salt bath nitrided); MIL-SPEC 8620 steel carrier (superfinished); 4140 steel gas key and cam pin (salt bath nitrided); S7 tool steel extractor (salt bath nitrided) | Carpenter No. 158 steel bolt and 8620 steel carrier | Mil-Spec 8620 tool steel bolt carrier with Carpenter No. 158 bolt | Case hardened 8620 tool steel carrier, 9310 steel bolt, 4140 steel cam pin, shot peened tool steel extractor | Nickel Boron coated 8620 tool steel carrier and 158 Carpenter steel bolt |
| Weight (lbs) | N/A | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.56 | 1.9 |
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