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Posted: 10/1/2005 10:05:14 PM EDT
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If I change the barrel ONLY on my AR15, do I need the headspace adjusted? I know that this is the case with Bolt Guns - but really don't know about Ar's? Sorry for the stupid question, thanks, szst8h |
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There are no stupid questions, only stupid people with questions. That being said the only people who are more stupid than asking if the AR15 barrel swap required headspacing are the people who insist that is in fact does need headspacing. It is a plug and play process, if your headspacing is wrong you buy a new barrel and bolt. And try again. |
| However, most all pros check the headspace as a matter of procedure. The failure rate is very small, but still possible. Checking the headspace is an easy task if you have the gauge. You can even check it before you swap barrels. with the loose bolt and loose barrel with extension mounted. |
Can one get by with just one headspace gauge? (A "field" gauge?) 
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Can one get by with just one headspace gauge? (A "field" gauge?)
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