Feed ramp extension bracket for firearm

Abstract

A feed ramp bracket for a firearm is provided. A channel is formed within an upper receiver. The channel is positioned to be below a barrel extension feed ramp of a barrel extension secured within the upper receiver. A bracket is releasably secured within the channel. The bracket is a replaceable piece that replaces a portion of the upper receiver, preventing wear.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus comprising:
 an upper receiver of a firearm;   a channel formed within the upper receiver and positioned to be below a barrel extension feed ramp of a barrel extension secured within the upper receiver; and   a bracket releasably secured within the channel.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bracket further comprises a concave cutout formed to mate with a convex shape of the barrel extension. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the bracket further comprises bracket feed ramps positioned to align with the barrel extension feed ramps. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bracket comprises a pair of arms extending substantially perpendicular to a base. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the pair of arms each comprise threaded through holes. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , further comprising set screws releasably securing the bracket within the channel through the threaded through holes. 
     
     
         7 . A method of preventing damage to an upper receiver comprising:
 forming a channel within the upper receiver positioned to be below a barrel extension feed ramp of a barrel extension secured within the upper receiver; and   releasably securing a bracket within the channel.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the bracket further comprises a concave cutout formed to mate with a convex shape of the barrel extension. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the bracket further comprises bracket feed ramps positioned to align with the barrel extension feed ramps. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the bracket comprises a pair of arms extending substantially perpendicular to a base. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the pair of arms each comprise threaded through holes. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising the step of threading set screws into the through holes until the set screws abut a portion of the upper receiver.