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What are your bolt carriers made out of? What are the bolts made out of?

Our standard bolt carriers are made from 8620 tool steel. The gas key is made from 4140 and it is properly staked. Both the carrier and key are chrome lined. The bolt is made from Carpenter 158 steel and it is high pressure tested (HPT) and magnetic particle inspected (MPI). Both are phosphate coated.

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