Patriot Ordnance Factory 308 DI Revolution - Bolt Carrier Group

Published on April 3, 2020
Duration: 9:21

This video demonstrates the interchangeability of certain components between the POF P308 DI Revolution .308 BCG and a standard AR-15 BCG. It shows how to swap a 5.56 bolt, firing pin, and cam pin into the POF .308 carrier, allowing it to function in an AR-15. The reverse is also shown, highlighting the dimensional equivalency POF achieved in their .308 platform.

Quick Summary

The POF P308 DI Revolution .308 rifle is designed with dimensional equivalency to 5.56 AR-15 platforms, allowing for interchangeability of certain bolt components. A .308 BCG can be modified for AR-15 use by swapping its bolt, firing pin, and cam pin with 5.56 parts, but an AR-15 BCG cannot be directly used in the POF .308.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to POF P308 DI Revolution
  2. 00:13POF P308 DI Revolution .308 Overview
  3. 00:30Dimensional Equivalence to 5.56 Design
  4. 00:57Colt SP1 Comparison
  5. 01:03Demonstration: Firing POF .308 and Colt SP1
  6. 01:46Disassembly and Component Swap Preparation
  7. 02:01Examining Bolt Carrier Groups (POF .308 vs. AR-15)
  8. 02:35Key Differences: Bolt, Firing Pin, Gas Key
  9. 03:07Dimensional Comparison of BCGs
  10. 03:43Disassembling POF DI Revolution BCG
  11. 04:15Disassembling AR-15 BCG
  12. 04:42Swapping 5.56 Bolt into POF .308 Carrier
  13. 05:11Modified POF BCG Ready for AR-15
  14. 05:24Installing Modified BCG into Colt SP1
  15. 05:33Loading and Firing Modified AR-15
  16. 06:03Success: Modified BCG Functions in AR-15
  17. 06:13Reversing the Modification
  18. 06:45Reassembling POF .308 BCG
  19. 07:08Reassembled POF .308 BCG
  20. 07:21Fascinating Design: Dimensional Equivalence Explained
  21. 07:55Detailed Dimensional Differences (Firing Pin, Gas Key)
  22. 08:14Bolt Comparison: .308 vs. 5.56
  23. 08:38Compatibility Warning: One-Way Street
  24. 08:58Support InRangeTV on Patreon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a .308 bolt carrier group be used in an AR-15?

Generally, a standard .308 BCG cannot be directly used in an AR-15. However, the POF P308 DI Revolution .308 BCG is dimensionally designed to allow its .308 bolt, firing pin, and cam pin to be replaced with 5.56 equivalents, enabling it to function in an AR-15.

What makes the POF P308 DI Revolution .308 dimensionally similar to an AR-15?

POF achieved dimensional equivalency by designing the .308 rifle to be nearly identical in size to a 5.56 AR-15. This includes a .308 mag well, chamber, barrel, and bolt, but the bolt carrier group is engineered for interchangeability with 5.56 components.

What are the key differences between a .308 and 5.56 bolt carrier group?

Key differences include the .308 bolt face, the length of the firing pin (.308 is longer), and the design of the gas key. While the overall carrier length may be the same, these internal differences prevent direct swapping of entire BCGs between platforms.

Can an AR-15 bolt carrier group be used in the POF P308 DI Revolution .308?

No, an AR-15 bolt carrier group cannot be directly installed into the POF P308 DI Revolution .308. While the POF .308 BCG can be modified to work in an AR-15, the reverse is not true due to specific design differences, particularly in the gas key.

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