[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Headspace issues ?

Posted: 10/16/2008 12:25:45 PM EDT

What is the likelyhood of Headspace issues with a Used (Milsurp) Ohio Ordanance complete Barreled Colt M16A1 upper and a NEW bolt ? (and can carrier be new or used and not come into play with that Issue possibility?)

Posted: 10/16/2008 12:35:46 PM EDT

[#1]

Probably none. Everyone mixes parts all the time and nobody blows up

Carrier does not matter. It merely holds the bolt

Posted: 10/16/2008 3:03:18 PM EDT

[#2]

I have never head spaced an AR15 there could always be the one that had a problem but I have put together around sixty and have combined new and used parts and some all used parts.

Posted: 10/16/2008 5:16:29 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I have never head spaced an AR15 there could always be the one that had a problem but I have put together around sixty and have combined new and used parts and some all used parts.

Hmmmm. Perfect user name. 60 builds and no issues? Don't push your luck. $25 for a field headspace gauge is really cheap insurance against a KB and possible injury to you or someone else standing nearby.

Posted: 10/16/2008 5:48:15 PM EDT

[#4]

YEP, shoot em in the shop for the first time with no one nearby.

But get a gauge would be my advice. I'm nuts

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