MarkB Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hi All,I'd like to ask for some Bolt Carrier info.My build is a MA-TEN monolithic upper/lower with Lothar Walther barrel/bolt. I am waiting on an Armalite BCG, but would like to know if there are other bolt carriers that would be compatible to Armalite.Thanks,MarkB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Contact Noveske and ask if they can part with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 nice combo mark, i have a lw barrel on my larue it is sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks for the info.Here's my build/order so far. Am I missing anything?Thanks,MarkMA-TEN monolithic upper/lowerLothar Walther 22" barrel/boltArmalite BCGDPMS lower parts kitJP adjustable gas blockRifle-length gas tubeMagpul PRSSlash heavy buffer/springArmalite buffer tubeSR Gold triggerSAS muzzle break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Sounds good brother Mark,is it ready to shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Do LW barrels come in both LR-308 and AR-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Do LW barrels come in both LR-308 and AR-10?Yes, they will build them for either style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Helotes Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 They made me a 20" for an Iron Ridge upper, DPMS style. What I thought was weird is that it uses an Armalite gas tube. It is a bit longer than a normal rifle gas tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks, hoping I am not missing something.And, I WISH :)I think I am still out 4-6 weeks on MA-TEN (getting monolithic nib) and barrel.Have a few parts in-hand and am getting antsy for the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrraley Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 MA-TEN monolithic upper/lowerLothar Walther 22" barrel/boltArmalite BCGDPMS lower parts kit will not be compatable with ArmaLite partsJP adjustable gas blockRifle-length gas tubeMagpul PRSSlash heavy buffer/spring I assume rifle length?Armalite buffer tube I assume rifle length?SR Gold triggerSAS muzzle breakHere are a few concerns I have in red for clarification... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Why wouldn't the lower DPMS parts group be compatible with an Armilite BCG ? Or for that matter Ma-ten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 yes, rifle length.I am also curious as to why you say DPMS lower parts kit will not work.I am getting parts thru Dave (group MA-TEN buy) and this was part of his recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgun Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I built a MA TEN carbine using a Noveske barrel, Armalite BCG, DPMS bolt catch, ATC SR Gold trigger, CAR X heavy buffer and spring, AR 15 colapsing stock, and the rest AR 15 small parts, (selector, springs,detents, etc). I've had no compatability issues. As mentioned above, I'm not aware of compatability issues with DPMS lower parts and the Armalite BCG. Although I seem to recall a member posting about having an interference issue with the hammer clearing the bottom of the Armalite BC, unfortunately I don't recall what hammer he was using, (maybe DPMS?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 the only difference i think i have heard is that the armalite bolt catch is beefier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrraley Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 the only difference i think i have heard is that the armalite bolt catch is beefier.The DPMS bolt catch is smaller than the ArmaLite bolt catch and may not have the positive control in front of the bolt itself being that small. I am not 100% positive on this, but I think DPMS uses a standard M-15 bolt catch on all their rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 The DPMS bolt catch is smaller than the ArmaLite bolt catch and may not have the positive control in front of the bolt itself being that small. I am not 100% positive on this, but I think DPMS uses a standard M-15 bolt catch on all their rifles.The DPMS 308's bolt stops are much larger than a std AR 15's. I think the Armalite firing pin is spring loaded & might make a difference in what Hammer you use . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrraley Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks for that picture. I see the DPMS is bigger than a standard M15 bolt catch, but similar in design and the ArmaLite is just bigger period. And yes the ArmaLite firing pin does have a retarding spring on it. But I use a standard hammer spring in my rifle and have had no problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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