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11/28/2008 4:33:55 PM EDT
Recently I have ordered a Model 1 upper varmint. I bought this minus the BCG and charge handle. I figured I would get a LMT,Bravo CO or maybe a CMT. (I have heard of people having bolt failures with the M1 set up so I will thought I would just buy a different one) Does the bolt need to be measured (headspaced) to the barrel? I don't think you just slap it in the upper. I'm not going to war with this set up just want to shoot small groups off a bench or some varmint hunting. I would like a reliable set up, what might you sugest for a BCG. Of the 3 I thought of above they are all about the same price. I ran across a Dennys super duty for around $20 more. Are they worth it. Thanks much for your input.
11/28/2008 4:43:25 PM EDT
[#1]
Bolt can't really be headspaced.  Unless you have gauges.  The only way to really change the headspace is try different bolts until it works with the go-no go gauges.
11/29/2008 2:39:40 AM EDT
[#2]
So does that mean it's ok to buy a new BCG, drop it in a new barrel and go shoot?
11/29/2008 3:56:23 AM EDT
[#3]
Yep, 99.9% of the time.

K
11/29/2008 2:35:01 PM EDT
[#4]
what's the other brand of top tier chrome bcg besides youngs, i have been looking for hours and can't find it.  it's kind of polygonal shaped looking through the ejection port.
11/30/2008 2:35:08 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
what's the other brand of top tier chrome bcg besides youngs, i have been looking for hours and can't find it.  it's kind of polygonal shaped looking through the ejection port.


Sounds like the Young NM carrier actually.  I ordered the regular Young chrome group and I am very happy with it.
11/30/2008 4:48:04 PM EDT
[#6]
any BCG will likely serve you well. Be sure the gas keys are staked.. if your not sure what this is, do some Google work and check yours.  I lean towards Rock river, colt, bushmaster. but since your not going into battle unless its paper or varmints then look around..  take time and research..
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