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Will this fit in a regular 5.56/223 bolt carrier? Obviously with a 6.8 barrel — 1 Answer

by Josh, from TN, United States Asked on January 3, 2024

Name Cryptic 6.8mm SPC/.224 Valkyrie/.338 Spectre Bolt Assembly - Complete
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Answered by Rob the independent semi-liberal moderate, member, from WI, United States, on November 22, 2024

Yes. This also goes for any ar-15 caliber which uses a different bolt, as all ar-15 bolts use the same mil-spec carrier. The functional difference between ar15 bolts for different cartridges is only in the diameter of its front face that meets the rear of the cartridge case.

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