Cryptic Coatings 5.56 NATO AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Mystic Black
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Cryptic Coatings
Overview
The Cryptic Coatings 5.56 NATO AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group features an M16 style design, ensuring reliable function and smooth cycling in your build. Its Chemical Vapor Deposition finish provides enhanced durability and resistance to wear, making it a solid choice for high-performance applications. This bolt carrier group is frequently found in mid-length gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, where reliability and consistency are key.
Specifications
Cryptic Coatings 5.56 NATO AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Mystic Black
2 options
- Black, this page
- Bronzefrom $217.99, in stock
August 2026 on GunPartPicker
Cryptic Coatings 5.56 NATO AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Mystic Black ranked #62 of the 229 bolt carrier groups builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since January 2026. All time, it ranks #78 of the 442 bolt carrier groups builders have added. Builds with this bolt carrier group are split between 5.56 NATO (57%) and .223 Wylde (29%), mostly on mid-length gas (67%, then rifle-length 22%), and nearly all AR-15.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today both retailers we track have it in stock. The best price drifted down from $266 to $238.99 over August 2026 without a real sale. Buying today, the lowest price is $238.99 at Optics Planet, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all 4 →Builds in the community that include the Cryptic Coatings 5.56 Nato Ar-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Mystic Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 8 | $1831.98 |
 | 19 | $1075.89 |
 | 22 | $1700.54 |
 | 22 | $3704.80 |
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