Cryptic Coatings Bolt Pieces Tested Against Steel-Cased Ammo

Published on February 19, 2019
Duration: 6:52

This video tests the durability of Cryptic Coatings on an AR-15 bolt, specifically the cam pin and extractor, after 300 rounds of steel-cased ammunition in harsh conditions. The extractor coating held up well, showing no visible wear. However, the cam pin coating exhibited signs of wear, with some material appearing to have sheared off.

Quick Summary

The Cryptic Coatings bronze finish on an AR-15 extractor showed no wear after 300 rounds of steel-cased ammo in freezing conditions. However, the cam pin coating exhibited scratching and apparent material loss, suggesting potential durability issues for that component under harsh use.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: ATI Omni Max Limited Update
  2. 00:32Testing Conditions: Freezing Rain and Cold
  3. 01:58Visual Inspection: Cryptic Coatings Bronze
  4. 02:18Testing the Cam Pin Wear
  5. 03:16Testing the Extractor Wear
  6. 04:40Coating Wipe-Off and Results
  7. 05:06Summary: Extractor Success, Cam Pin Failure?
  8. 06:04Discussion and Viewer Input

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Cryptic Coatings perform on an AR-15 extractor after 300 rounds of steel-cased ammo?

The Cryptic Coatings bronze finish on the AR-15 extractor held up exceptionally well, showing no visible signs of wear or loss of coating after 300 rounds of steel-cased ammunition fired in harsh, freezing conditions.

What were the results of testing Cryptic Coatings on an AR-15 cam pin?

The Cryptic Coatings bronze finish on the AR-15 cam pin showed noticeable wear, including scratching and what appeared to be sheared-off material, after 300 rounds of steel-cased ammunition in adverse weather.

Is steel-cased ammunition harder on an AR-15's extractor?

Yes, steel-cased ammunition can be harder on an AR-15's extractor because steel casings tend to stick more in the chamber than brass casings, requiring the extractor to exert more force.

What is the ATI Omni Max Limited AR-15?

The ATI Omni Max Limited is an affordable AR-15 rifle featuring a polymer upper and an aluminum-reinforced polymer lower, tested here with 300 rounds of steel-cased ammunition in extreme weather without structural failure.

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