Pyzik
20 October 2015, 20:15
I was lucky enough to get this BCG on loan from a fellow WEVO member, DutyUse.
I wasn't able to put as many rounds through as expected. However, the short time spent with it left impressions.
The Looks:
Lets just get this out of the way right off the bat. It's a great looking bolt carrier group. Probably the best looking in the price range.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/414/19878380044_ef05f6c22a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/whzTQq)
Fathom Arms BCG (https://flic.kr/p/whzTQq) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/445/20325763899_a1dba91707_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wY7Rta)
Fathom Arms (https://flic.kr/p/wY7Rta) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr
Performance:
I used the BCG without cleaning or lube for the duration of my use. I experienced no issues.
The Nitride finish really helps the BCG glide in the rifle.
I put 139 slow rounds through a 16" midlength with a carbine weight buffer. A few different brands of ammo, steel and brass.
Wolf 55gr - 40 Rounds
PMC Bronze 55gr - 40 Rounds
Federal XM193 55gr - 20 rounds
TulAmmo 55gr - 39 rounds
Ejection was weak for a portion of the shooting with TulAmmo and PMC. None caused failures however. I can't say this was related to the BCG as I have experienced weak ejection with PMC before.
I don't have an exact round count (total) for the BCG but it is starting to show some finish wear. This could be attributed to the lack of lube used (previously to my use).
Overall:
I am in need of an additional BCG and am considering a Fathom Arms. I would have no doubts picking one up that it would work perfectly.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5780/20569673720_3935dde5f0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xkEXmU)
Troy (https://flic.kr/p/xkEXmU) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr
I wasn't able to put as many rounds through as expected. However, the short time spent with it left impressions.
The Looks:
Lets just get this out of the way right off the bat. It's a great looking bolt carrier group. Probably the best looking in the price range.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/414/19878380044_ef05f6c22a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/whzTQq)
Fathom Arms BCG (https://flic.kr/p/whzTQq) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/445/20325763899_a1dba91707_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wY7Rta)
Fathom Arms (https://flic.kr/p/wY7Rta) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr
Performance:
I used the BCG without cleaning or lube for the duration of my use. I experienced no issues.
The Nitride finish really helps the BCG glide in the rifle.
I put 139 slow rounds through a 16" midlength with a carbine weight buffer. A few different brands of ammo, steel and brass.
Wolf 55gr - 40 Rounds
PMC Bronze 55gr - 40 Rounds
Federal XM193 55gr - 20 rounds
TulAmmo 55gr - 39 rounds
Ejection was weak for a portion of the shooting with TulAmmo and PMC. None caused failures however. I can't say this was related to the BCG as I have experienced weak ejection with PMC before.
I don't have an exact round count (total) for the BCG but it is starting to show some finish wear. This could be attributed to the lack of lube used (previously to my use).
Overall:
I am in need of an additional BCG and am considering a Fathom Arms. I would have no doubts picking one up that it would work perfectly.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5780/20569673720_3935dde5f0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xkEXmU)
Troy (https://flic.kr/p/xkEXmU) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr