AR Sponsor
Posted: 8/22/2013 11:24:49 PM EDT
|
Ok, I've enjoyed ARs for a number of years now but I'm a noob at AR construction. I want to upgrade to a free float tube/rail (not Troy) but the rails I'm looking at require removal of the barrel nut. Will this somehow allow a change the headspace where I need to check with a go/no-go gauge? Explanation would help my understanding. Thanks!
|
| nope, as long as the barrel gets torqued back in properly you're fine (frankly it's kind of hard to screw that up). headspace doesn't really change so long as the bolt locks properly into the barrel extension. the ONLY ways to "change or modify" your headspace is to try new bolts or new barrels (extensions maybe im not really positive on that one...but that just isn't done). that's why some retailers, when you buy a barrel or upper from them, allow you to order a bolt 'properly headspaced to the barrel'. |
|
Quoted:
Ok, I've enjoyed ARs for a number of years now but I'm a noob at AR construction. I want to upgrade to a free float tube/rail (not Troy) but the rails I'm looking at require removal of the barrel nut. Will this somehow allow a change the headspace where I need to check with a go/no-go gauge? Explanation would help my understanding. Thanks! It shouldn't assuming you install it correctly. There are SEVERAL makers that have handguards that use the factory barrel nut, so in reality you don't need to remove it unless you want a particular brand that does require it. Samson EVO Rainier EVO Centurion Fortis are a few.. |
AR Sponsor
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.