AR-308 bolt stuck

[Taj]

Hey guys, I'm racking my brain here, I've put together dozens of guns bf, but after assembling everything I pull the charging handle and the bolt stops halfway of the ejection hole. I excitedly threw a brand new bolt into it and it went in just fine, but will not come back out. It's Like the key isn't open all the way, I tried to mortar it, nothing, I took barrel off and put a punch on it nothing…any thoughts??

I think you are talking about the cam pin. The "key" is the gas key mounted to the carrier and can't turn.

 

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Hey guys, I'm racking my brain here, I've put together dozens of guns bf, but after assembling everything I pull the charging handle and the bolt stops halfway of the ejection hole. I excitedly threw a brand new bolt into it and it went in just fine, but will not come back out. It's Like the key isn't open all the way, I tried to mortar it, nothing, I took barrel off and put a punch on it nothing…any thoughts??

I had this issue with 2 different ARs, one in 300 BLK and one in 350 legend. Neither one would go into battery without FA. I found the buffer spring was too weak to drive the bolt completely into battery. Replaced with new stronger springs and problem solved in both rifles. They function flawlessly now!

 

[Coach Jay]

I think you are talking about the cam pin. The "key" is the gas key mounted to the carrier and can't turn.

Correct, thank goodness it wasn't anything to do with the bolt, I was thinking I was going to hammer that sucker out..lol

 

[Coach Jay]

Thanks to everyone reaching out on my first post, definitely shows the participation on this site!!

 

[sharpsguy]

Sorry my reply slurred with your question apologies

 

[ARlife4me]

Correct, thank goodness it wasn't anything to do with the bolt, I was thinking I was going to hammer that sucker out..lol

what you could've done if needed is remove the buffer tube and work from that direction.