I just finished my build, thanks to Christmas, I want the headspace checked. Is there anyone in INGO that's local to Lafayette area the has the gauges and knowledge to do it/ help me.
It's a faxon barrel. AIM BCG. I know its nothing I can change but for peace of mind,I know I'm not Fabio bit I like my face how it is.
Make sure he gets video from multiple angles. We'll edit to make you immortal.Nobody lives forever.
And, if it goes wrong, your INGO fame will increase immeasurably. You'll be epic! What's the worst that could happen? Give it a shot.
Everybody is overly worried about headspace. It is perfectly safe to fire 308 out of a 30.06 chambered rifle for pete's sake. The shoulder disappears, but it is safe to fire.
Why would the rifle blow up if headspace is off? The case expands to seal the chamber. Nothing magical there.
Old mil-surp Mausers with mis-matched bolts are a great example. You fire a factory round. If the headspace is excessive, the shoulder is blown forward. Nothing more. When you reload that case, you carefully re-size so as to not set-back the shoulder more than a couple of thousands. Naturally the ammo is only for that rifle, but so what?
Fire a round out of your new AR. Check the fired case In a Wilson case gage. If it is below, or even with, the mark, you are GTG. I wouldn't waste a lot of time checking with headspace gages.
So, can you tell us what happens if headspace is too small?
So, can you tell us what happens if headspace is too small?
The bolt won't close. The gun won't fire.
Well in extreme cases I agree. I'm talking about having enough headspace to close the bolt, yet less than is specified. Sloughfoot you seem to be saying that headspace is nothing to ever be concerned about, my point is that serious issues can result from too little headpsace.
Sorry my sarcasm was not clear.
What issues?