My AR blew up on me today...

[gmar]

there are company's in OKC that do this. Google Magnaflux services in OKC, and you will get hits to call.

Thanks Dennis. If BCM can't do anything, then I'll definitely have someone in OKC check it out.

 

[dennishoddy]

I doubt they find anything wrong with the barrel, but if it were mine, and the same situation occurred, I'd be afraid to shoot it without further testing.

 

[gmar]

I doubt they find anything wrong with the barrel, but if it were mine, and the same situation occurred, I'd be afraid to shoot it without further testing.

I agree. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Shadowrider]

Once you get the case out, check it out good for a bulge. You should be able to see it visually pretty easy if it's there. I cleaning jag and patch will likely let you feel it too. If you can't see or feel anything have it mag particle inspected like Dennis said. Another method is fluorescent penetrant but mag particle is a lot better and should be easy enough to find. If you want it done local check out Southwest United Industries. They are based in Tulsa but did have a facility out on Morgan Road.

 

[AKguy1985]

Glad you are okay. The BCG and barrel are quality parts. I'm thinking something was wrong with the ammo, or excessive headspace maybe?

 

[aeropb]

If there is a partial case stuck in the chamber it must've been a case separation. /captainobvious

 

[milsurp2.0]

If there is a partial case stuck in the chamber it must've been a case separation. /captainobvious

Winner winner chicken dinner.

 

[SMS]

No, it was my 14.5" BCM with a factory load.

I just emailed BCM to see if they can inspect it for any damage. Hopefully they can do something.

The lower is a Code Red and I think the upper receiver is a Yankee Hill. The bcg and barrel are both BCM.

Just to clarify...this is a parts gun with some BCM parts, not a BCM gun right? I imagine you might get BCM to inspect the barrel but I wouldn't expect much else.

 

[gmar]

Glad you are okay. The BCG and barrel are quality parts. I'm thinking something was wrong with the ammo, or excessive headspace maybe?

I think it was the ammo. I've shot a lot of rounds through this gun without any issues.

Just to clarify...this is a parts gun with some BCM parts, not a BCM gun right? I imagine you might get BCM to inspect the barrel but I wouldn't expect much else.

Yep, all I'm hoping for is for them to test the barrel.

 

[Old Fart]

Wow that's some scary sheet. I'm glad you're okay and no one else was injured. I'll be watching to see what the problem is.