Extended/Ambi Bolt Catch Lever for 308 AR?

[RobT2K]

Does anyone make a extended or ambidextrous bolt catch lever for the 308AR? Basically something like the BAD lever from Magpul.  My bolt release on my JD Machine lower is kind of recessed and I'm not used to it yet, I have to look at it to release it. 

I don't think it sticks out enough to just smack the side of the receiver with my support hand like on an AR15.

[98Z5V]

I picked up my first BAD lever in January - and love it.  I love the change in the manual of arms, and what it does for the rifle; I just wish it would have been out when I was still in the Army.  Great piece of gear, IMHO.  <thumbsup>

Now, with that said, I've got the BAD lever on 5 ARs right now, and I've tried to mount one up on my DPMS .308, and it's just not clearing on the recess on the upper.  One that I've looked at that might work is the Phase 5 Tactical, EBR Version 2.

I'm going to give one a try and see how it does on the .308. 

[RobT2K]

That sounds good, please report back with how it works for you. What lower/upper receiver do you have?

Also, from what I've read about the Phase 5 ver 2, it replaces the bolt catch. Do you think it will hold up to the greater stress of the 308 platform?

I have an upgraded bolt catch from fulton armory that is made to avoid the problems that have been encountered with a standard AR15 bolt catch on the 308 platform.

[RobT2K]

Actually I just found this it's called the EBRver2/308

http://phase5tactical.com/www.phase5tactical.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=6&osCsid=51397024321eea80dda139885ae141a6

I think this is exactly what we're looking for.

Thanks for the help getting me on the right track.

**EDIT** I ordered one on 7-20-10, I'll report back once I give it a try.

[RobT2K]

Great service from Phase 5, I ordered on a Tuesday and had it by Saturday. Installed in minutes.

The fit is great and functions exactly as I wanted.  Haven't gotten to the range with it, but just ran a few malfunction drills and it works great.

[imschur]

thanks for the update.