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Reviews & Ratings for Faxon Firearms AR Bolt Complete 5.56 — 29 reviews

(29 reviews)
Faxon Firearms AR Bolt Complete 5.56
Faxon Firearms AR Bolt Complete 5.56
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Most Helpful Positive Review Can the Bad Reviews Be Trusted?
These reviews concern me because the reviewer, Dan W., has posted only 1 review. I did not notice this until I found this identical review, copy and pasted, on another sight under the same name. The other reviewer that complained about a loose gas key has also made only that 1 review. I need a bolt to go with another lightweight carrier, so I am going to order this one. I cannot post this review without a yes or no to the recommendation, so I said yes until I have reason to say otherwise, which hopefully will be never.
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FAXON BOLT

by Iggy, from VA, United States Written on July 18, 2026
Outstanding quality and reliability. Would highly recommend this product. Attention to detail is great.
Pros:
  • Quality and reliability
Cons:
  • non
Best Used for:
  • Personal Security Operations
Would recommend: Yes
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perfect fit with faxon barrels

by Sam, Verified Owner from MI, United States Written on March 3, 2026
Used with a 5.56 Faxon 10.5” barrel it matched up perfectly and is shooting 1.25” groups (5 shot) at 75 yards. Highly recommend buying a bolt carrier and then getting the bolt and barrel from Faxon.
Would recommend: Yes
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Very Solid

by Mr Orange, Verified Owner from CO, United States Written on January 7, 2026
I enjoy a DLC carrier but the DLC bolts seem to cause feed issues more than a good quality standard well built bolt. This has been a great performer and thus far no feed issues. So even when they do end up happening it would be a good amount of sound function I’ve gotten already.
Pros:
  • Quality
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Perfect spare.

by SR-556, Verified Owner from CO, United States Written on September 29, 2024
Purchased Faxon bolt took off gas rings and it works perfectly in my Ruger sr-556 bolt carrier.Solid lockup.
Pros:
  • Passed go no go gauge
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • piston ARs or any AR
Would recommend: Yes
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Perfect spare.

by SR-556, Verified Owner from CO, United States Written on September 29, 2024
Purchased Faxon bolt took off gas rings and it works perfectly in my Ruger sr-556 bolt carrier.Solid lockup.
Pros:
  • Passed go no go gauge
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • piston ARs or any AR
Would recommend: Yes
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Needed Bolt Upgrade

by ArmyVeteran, Verified Owner from NJ, United States Written on July 13, 2024
I was starting to notice my old bolt had high signs of wear and was starting to failure to eject and not properly seating. One of the lugs were even chipped. I decided to just replace with the Faxon bolt only to save some money on a complete BCG. Glad I did. The Faxon bolt from Optics Planet worked flawlessly. Feeding, ejecting, and operation helped my rifle shoot like new again. Very Happy Thank you.
Pros:
  • Can't go wrong
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Upgrade BCG
Would recommend: Yes
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Solid replacement bolt

by Question-asker, Verified Owner from VA, United States Written on March 5, 2024
Great replacement bolt, fits and functions as expected.
Would recommend: Yes
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Swapping calibers

by Hunter Gellings, Verified Owner from WI, United States Written on October 19, 2023
Needed a different bolt to swap my coyote rifle from 224 valkyrie to 5.56. Bolt seems to be good quality and was a pretty reasonable price. Time will tell how it holds up, but i really have no worries.
Would recommend: Yes
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Faxon Firearms AR-15 5.56/300 Bolt

by Dean, from GA, United States Written on August 7, 2023
I need an new bolt for my AR. This was my first purchase at OpticsPlanet. They had the best price and reviews. Shipping was quick and I was constantly updated on the order. The description was accurate and the bolt works great in my AR!
Would recommend: Yes
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It's a bolt alright!

by Preston Marrott, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on October 21, 2022
This bolt is the most bolt ever. It works great for it's purpose. Unfortunately it doesn't make tea for me, which I was hoping it would, but oh well. As a bolt, it works very well and is sturdy. It fits your standard bolt carrier perfectly as well. Would recommend
Pros:
  • Bolt
Cons:
  • doesnt make tea
Best Used for:
  • bolt
Would recommend: Yes
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