Cryptic AR15 Steel Bolt Carrier Black Nitride
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Overview
The Cryptic AR15 Steel Bolt Carrier is designed for the 5.56 NATO caliber, providing a robust and reliable function in your AR-15 build. Its black nitride finish enhances durability and corrosion resistance, ensuring smoother cycling and longevity of the carrier within the upper receiver. This bolt carrier commonly features in builds focused on reliability and performance under various conditions.
Specifications
Cryptic AR15 Steel Bolt Carrier Black Nitride
August 2026 on GunPartPicker
Cryptic AR15 Steel Bolt Carrier Black Nitride ranked #47 of the 229 bolt carrier groups builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since March 2026. All time, it ranks #103 of the 443 bolt carrier groups builders have added.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, but today the one retailer we track is out of stock. Prices barely moved in August 2026, holding around $59.99, so there haven't been real sales lately. Listed prices start at $59.99 at Optics Planet for when it comes back.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all 3 →Builds in the community that include the Cryptic AR15 Steel Bolt Carrier Black Nitride
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 19 | $721.47 |
 | 10 | $1111.90 |
 | 15 | $543.90 |
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