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Q&A for Fostech AR-15 Stripped Carrier w/Gas Key — 11 Questions & 15 Answers

Name Fostech AR-15 Stripped Carrier w/Gas Key (4.1)
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Texan, member, from TX, United States, asked on July 14, 2021

Will this work with a 6.5 grendel bolt?

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Answered by Tom B, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 02, 2021

No, you would need an AR-10 carrier.

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Gene Kubiak, guest, from NY, United States, asked on February 08, 2021

When you say stripped what do you mean ? Does this have a firing pin. Is it ready to slide in and use ?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on February 25, 2021

This is only the bolt carrier with the staked gas key. It does not include the bolt or firing pin.

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Gary K, member, from NH, United States, asked on January 27, 2023

part 2. WHAT MATERIAL IS IT MADE OF? MOST IMPORTANT INFO YOU CAN PROVIDE! it's serious for safety. depending on the type of use it will see.

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on September 29, 2023

The Fostech AR-15 Stripped Carrier w/Gas Key is made of 8620 Steel. Fostech does not state if the Fostech AR-15 Stripped Carrier w/Gas Key is HPT or MPI. Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com.

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Gary K, member, from NH, United States, asked on January 27, 2023

Can someone show details of the product. usually most BCG 's list the BCG is made of. the bolt is it Carpenter 158 steel etc? also, is it MPI and HPT?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 29, 2024

The Fostech AR-15 Stripped Carrier w/Gas Key specifications provided by the manufacturer are:
Material: 8620 Steel
Design: Heavy Profile M16 Style
(Preferred for most AR-15 Builds)
Gas Key Screws: Grade 8; Properly Torqued and Staked to Mil-Spec
Gas Key Material: 4130 Steel
Finish: BLACK NITRIDE
Weight: 11.6 Ounces

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Kam, guest, from NC, United States, asked on October 11, 2022

Can u use this with a 7.62x39 bolt in it?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 12, 2022

Yes, the Fostech AR-15 Stripped Carrier w/Gas Key will accept a 7.62x39 bolt. Carriers for the AR15 platform are the same so swapping the bolt will allow you to use calibers like 7.62x39.

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RFIII, member, from AZ, United States, asked on October 23, 2021

Will it work with a 7.62x39 bolt?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 08, 2022

Yes. The FosTech Outdoors AR-15 Stripped Carrier w/Gas Key will fit a 7.62x39 bolt designed for the AR15 platform.

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ricco, member, from MO, United States, asked on June 14, 2021

which caliber is the bcg ?

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Answered by Brandon B, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 16, 2021

This will be compatible with the AR-15 platform Calibers.

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Lord Vacko, member, from OH, United States, asked on May 20, 2021

Will this work on a 7.62x39mm chambered rifle and bolt/firing pin?

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Answered by Tom B, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 02, 2021

Yes, this bolt should work with the 7.62x39 cartridge.

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Grendel man, member, from OH, United States, asked on November 22, 2020

How is the NiB coating on this Bolt carrier, Is it a quality coating or is it a thin coating where you can see the tooling marks?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on February 25, 2021

You should anticipate a quality NiB finish on the bolt carrier.

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Don, member, from LA, United States, asked on October 26, 2020

Is this chrome lined?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on February 25, 2021

These bolt carriers are NiB coated.

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