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ndking1126 · June 23, 2019, 03:14 PM

HiBC, I did not move the barrel at all. I was trying to pay attention to how the bolt is held together, and there is a large pin that goes through the bolt head and the main tube. It seemed to me that the pin ensures that the overall length of the entire bolt would stay exactly the same. I ask because, well, I generally like the way my face looks and being able to see with both eyes, Haha. I ask because the baffle I put on was slightly longer/thicker and if i was misunderstanding the mechanics of it all, that small change would put the bolt face closer and might be enough to change head spacing.

I appreciate the feedback so far!

June 23, 2019, 03:14 PM	#5
ndking1126 Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 1,932	HiBC, I did not move the barrel at all. I was trying to pay attention to how the bolt is held together, and there is a large pin that goes through the bolt head and the main tube. It seemed to me that the pin ensures that the overall length of the entire bolt would stay exactly the same. I ask because, well, I generally like the way my face looks and being able to see with both eyes, Haha. I ask because the baffle I put on was slightly longer/thicker and if i was misunderstanding the mechanics of it all, that small change would put the bolt face closer and might be enough to change head spacing. I appreciate the feedback so far!