[glockrex]

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Is this normal? It is a new gun.

 

[glockrex]

If not, I expect this shoddy work from Sig, but not bushmaster (aka freedom arms aka Remlin).

 

[WoodenPlank]

Nope, not even close to normal, but easy to fix - just need a block to support the A-frame, a roll pin punch, and a small hammer. Bushmaster isn't exactly known for exceptional quality control.

We have a forum specifically dedicated to ARs, you know.

 

[glockrex]

Nope, not even close to normal, but easy to fix - just need a block to support the A-frame, a roll pin punch, and a small hammer. Bushmaster isn't exactly known for exceptional quality control.

We have a forum specifically dedicated to ARs, you know.[/

I've never taken apart the gas tube, is there a risk it is not aligned or in place before I knock it back in?

 

[faawrenchbndr]

Look from the other side,......hole in fsb should align with the gas tube

 

[WoodenPlank]

Look from the other side,......hole in fsb should align with the gas tube

Check under the handguard, too. The tube (if followed from the A-frame) should run level for a few inches, then angle upwards (towards the top of the receiver), and level off again before going into the upper. If it doesn't look like that, the tube might be turned 180 degrees. The roll pin will still go in, but it will turn your rifle into a single-shot, if the bolt will even go into battery at all.

You can also tap the roll pin the rest of the way out (or GENTLY pull it with a pair of pliers) and wiggle out the gas tube. Find the large hole facing outwards near the end, and make sure that hole faces the barrel when reinstalled.

 

[glockrex]

I think I better take this into the place I bought it

 

[WoodenPlank]

I think I better take this into the place I bought it

Most gun stores will tell you to contact the manufacturer, unfortunately. Either way, best of luck to you. If you need further help, toss a post in the Black Rifle Forum.

 

[glockrex]

I did try to post on gate forum. One more thing, even if this pin is placed, given that it is now out, is it possible it will come out when I shoot?

 

[WoodenPlank]

I did try to post on gate forum. One more thing, even if this pin is placed, given that it is now out, is it possible it will come out when I shoot?

I was referring to the Black Rifle Forum, 2 forums below this one in the index.

If you drive the pin back in, it should stay there unless your pin or front sight is REALLY out of spec.

 

[NEOH212]

If it was missed on a Colt, it would just be a manufacturing mistake.

If it's missed on a Bushmaster, it's automatically junk.


:upeyes::upeyes::upeyes:

 

[NEOH212]

If not, I expect this shoddy work from Sig...

Again, :upeyes::upeyes::upeyes:

 

[WoodenPlank]

If it was missed on a Colt, it would just be a manufacturing mistake.

If it's missed on a Bushmaster, it's automatically junk.


:upeyes::upeyes::upeyes:

When Bushmaster screws up as infrequently as Colt does, let me know.

 

[glockrex]

Again, :upeyes::upeyes::upeyes:

Lighten up, I was actually giving just making a comment on how QC has gone done in many manufactures. You are right though, I wanted a colt, but they were all sold out!

 

[Stopdropnroll]

Forgive my somewhat oversimplied approach here... Have you considered hammering it back in and if it doesnt stay, replacing it with another $1 roll pin? SDnR

 

[NEOH212]

When Bushmaster screws up as infrequently as Colt does, let me know.

I've had and have quite a few Bushy's and I'm yet to see all these so called, "Problems" that everyone talks about but maybe I just got lucky seven times over the years. :whistling:

My Bushmasters ran and run every bit as good as my Colts.

Everybody turns out a lemon now and then. If Bushmaster made total crap like so many say they do, they wouldn't be in business.

 

[glockrex]

Forgive my somewhat oversimplied approach here... Have you considered hammering it back in and if it doesnt stay, replacing it with another $1 roll pin? SDnR

I have, I'm just a little wary as I have never messed around with the gas tube before. Well I called bushmaster this am, tech said just tap it back in. I'll gently try it once supporting the aframe on a phone book, but if it doesn't work, I'll let the gun store do it.

 

[WT]

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[glockrex]

Well that was simple. The pin tapped in just fine. Thanks!

 

[raven11]

I don't trust the New Bushmasters made by Freedom Arms.

The old Bushmasters made in Maine were of better quality.

The Maine company has re-started and is now operating under a different name but with the same group of former employees. I cannot remember the name of the new company right now.

windham weaponry

http://www.windhamweaponry.com/