Bolt locking to the rear question

[ODA CDR (RET)]

Rock River Arms Elite Operator 2, personalized.

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[45K40]

This is a necropost, but worth passing on. My brother and I had the same issue with our sequentially serial numbered RR lowers (purchased the lowers only). We both had different uppers with USGI bolt and carriers.Using a depth micrometer showed that the depth of the catch/spring hole was too shallow. Rather than drill it further and modify the brand new lowers, we just took a tad off the bolt catch with a grinder (to allow it to go deeper and hold the bolt properly) and the problem went away,

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[33army]

I'm resurrecting this thread from the dead to ask a question and save myself from starting a new thread. So the question. What is the general opinion of RRA platforms? Any major issues? I'm considering purchasing one and just wanted a more experienced opinion.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by 33army

I'm resurrecting this thread from the dead to ask a question and save myself from starting a new thread. So the question. What is the general opinion of RRA platforms? Any major issues? I'm considering purchasing one and just wanted a more experienced opinion.

I have a few and have never had an issue. I think I need a few more......

[frostfire]

Originally Posted by 33army

I'm resurrecting this thread from the dead to ask a question and save myself from starting a new thread. So the question. What is the general opinion of RRA platforms? Any major issues? I'm considering purchasing one and just wanted a more experienced opinion.

I can only speak for the National match service rifle.
I shot several for 2 years for NRA High Power matches. Never an issue even with variety of ammo. Had shot several sub MOA 1 ragged hole with 9 to 11 rounds using 77gr MK262. The only malfunction I ever got was shooter induced when my glove covered the ejection port and the case got stuck by the gas tube. Great two stage trigger as well, although now with Geiselle, NRA gold and other awesomazing triggers, the RRA may be a lil behind.

[35NCO]

To add another way this malfunction can occur. I recently had a customer gun where they complained the bolt did not lock to the rear. I noticed the bolt did not go back far enough to engage the lock. The reason why the bolt could not engage the lock at being pulled full rear is because this carbine had a rifle length buffer spring installed.

I switched it out to a proper carbine length spring and it worked fine again. So when buying these AR's that folks are building left and right, keep an eye out for what parts are in them. The other solution to this spring scenario is that you can cut about 2 inches of coil from a rifle spring to make a carbine spring.

As for RRA, never had any issues with them. Its really hard to say with AR's what is good, great and amazing. Its just like 1911's or anything other gun, you just get what you pay for. Some names are just names and some brands are better than others. There really is not any "deals" that are as good as they claim to be for the price. However, I would have to mention that I bought a few Palmetto uppers awhile ago that I was really surprised at how good they were. So you never know.

I have also been told by various reps that Aero Precision is the same maker of Spikes, Noveske, and Armalite. With all these contracts right now, many of these makers are exactly the same in CNC but better in assembly QC.

You cant really go wrong taking your time to learn to build your own quality AR.

[The_Mentalist]

35NCO is correct. A lot of manufacturers are scrambling to get product out and it is causing QC to suffer. Make sure you properly clean and thoroughly lube any AR. I will even lube the pivot points on the bolt catch. I DO NOT recommend cutting any spring. Buy the correct spring if the one you have is incorrect. Also, make sure the correct spring is behind the bolt catch. In all the rushing, they may have accidentally installed a disconnector spring instead which is much lighter and could cause the original issue.

[FILO]

Originally Posted by 33army

I'm resurrecting this thread from the dead to ask a question and save myself from starting a new thread. So the question. What is the general opinion of RRA platforms? Any major issues? I'm considering purchasing one and just wanted a more experienced opinion.

I have the RRA Elite Operator 2 LAR 15. No problems to report, runs great and as the TS said, I need more. As noted by others, their customer service is usually pretty good albeit they've been overwhelmed since November.