Matt C Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 I purchased a side charging BCA10 chambered in 6.5 creedmoor last february. The seller is an FFL and built the rifle from Bear Creek Arsenal parts, but forgot, lost or didn't receive the bolt catch. Instead of making a big deal and hassle, I told him no worries and i'd just order a bolt catch and install it myself. I finally got a chance to install it and it doesn't fit, and based on what I've seen, I don't know that anything would fit other than a part direct from BCA. The builder and I have contacted them and don't seem to be a lot of help. They're requiring a receipt and won't sell me a bolt catch outright due to "supply and liability issues." It's just a bolt catch, this doesn't seem like something to argue over. The lady at BCA I talked to yesterday said that it's a "DPMA GEN 1 DESIGN LOWER" but that doesn't stop BCA from customizing the part, does it? I mean, I just thought that primarily meant the curve of the grip. I've attached a picture of where the bolt catch should be. It looks like there should be some sort of additional nub on the bolt catch? Please help. Any suggestions or compatible aftermarket references appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 I don't know a thing about the side charger stuff but ran into something very similar when I tried to get a bolt catch from Ruger since their receiver matched my Matrix, no dice, serial number or no catch, the ill fitting catch I used did break leading to a thread here with lots of measurements on lots of different bolt catches, if you can figure out what size you're looking for then you might find something there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Not sure where the thread is but someone else had need of the same type bolt catch. They found one somewhere. If you search bolt catch threads you should find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted July 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, shooterrex said: Not sure where the thread is but someone else had need of the same type bolt catch. They found one somewhere. If you search bolt catch threads you should find it. There are a ton of bolt catch threads. Any suggestions as to what key word could I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 No idea. But I do remember the thread and he found a bolt catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Fulton sells the parts to mount the bolt catch, I assume theirs fits anyways. https://www.fulton-armory.com/bolt-catch-screw-and-plate-for-far-308.aspx The bolt catch they sell for it; https://www.fulton-armory.com/boltcatchtitanheavyduty.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 What is that other hole? Does something mount there before you can screw/pin in the catch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted July 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 35 minutes ago, DNP said: What is that other hole? Does something mount there before you can screw/pin in the catch? F if i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 47 minutes ago, Matt C said: F if i know Me neither. Hoping someone else does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 Bottom hole takes the spring and plunger for the bolt catch. Threaded hole take a screw that holds in the little bracket that holds the bolt catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 This bolts into the side of the receiver, to secure the bolt catch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted July 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 3 hours ago, DNP said: Me neither. Hoping someone else does. Found a pic of what its supposed to look like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 Just like the pic above. Which is sorta what I figured. Looks like you need that piece and probably just about any bolt catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted July 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 Thank you everyone for your help. I truly appreciate it and the link to the resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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