Bolt carrier
OwnerDaniel H. Younginventor
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Abstract
An improved bolt carrier for a gas operated automatic or semi-automatic firearm of the AR15 or M16 type having a substantial increase in the number and area of lands in the forward end of the bolt carrier. This results in increased accuracy of the firearm and makes the action smoother and more consistent.
Claims7
A bolt carrier for use in a gas operated firearm, said bolt carrier being in the shape of an elongated cylinder having a forward end as said bolt carrier is positioned in said firearm, said bolt carrier provided with lands separated by grooves about the exterior of its forward end portion, said lands functioning as bearing surfaces and constituting from about 25% to about 50% of the exterior surface of said forward end portion of said bolt carrier, said lands extending no more than one-half of the length of said bolt carrier.
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