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Posted: 4/27/2008 9:23:35 AM EDT
| OK, Im working on my first AK project and had a question. I have completely disassembled everything including the fron barrel from the trunnion. This kit has all matching numbers and is in great condition. the only thing I am waiting for is the receiver which should be here next week. My question is this, If I drive the barrel back in the trunnion, and reseat the barrel pin, how much can the headspace be off ? and if it is off can it be adjusted ? Thank you for your help |
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tape trick also check the first 30 or so rounds you shoot, there could be a slight dent near the top, but no cracking or anything like that. ETA: oh, and I use headspace gauges 
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I use headspace gauges also. I built a Tantal today and didn't have them in that caliber, so I used the tape trick. Worked great. I used thiner tape than masking tape. Bolt closed freely on a round without it. I put one layer on and felt quite a bit of resistance. I used a file around the cartridge base to get the excess off. AGI uses this method as well. That is where I learned about it. It is in their "How to Build an AK from a Parts Kit" video. Some people think it is stupid, but it works. |
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