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Posted: 2/27/2004 6:21:26 AM EDT
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Everyone says to carry a spare bolt for your rifle. Are ARs different from bolt actions etc. On a bolt action you can't just switch bolts between rifles willy nilly. How does the headspacing work on an AR, and can one replacement bolt work on all my rifles? |
| I have heard both sides..Not a good idea because different uppers might wear the bolt/carrier in different spots. Others say just use your go/no-go gauge and your good to go. If you are switching parts it's a good idea to get a gauge. Edit to link, lots of good info. [url]http://ar15.com/forums/announcement.html?b=3&f=66&id=186[/url] |
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Headspacing on ARs is determined between the barrel extension and the barrel, allowing for standardized bolts. While certainly not a good idea to swap bolts between your rifles a new bolt, as a replacement will normally work without headspacing coming into play. That said as noted above it's not a bad idea to check should you make this change. Mike |
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