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CAS TOPICS => Gunsmithing => Topic started by: nativeshootist on January 02, 2023, 10:00:37 PM
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I recently changed the barrel out on my 66 carbine due to circumstances. And now the action is tight when the bolt closes onto a round. I can't seem to find something similar. Any suggestions
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Does it do this with ammo only or also when empty? It sounds like you don't have enough (any) headspace. And I think that means that the barrel needs to have material removed from the rear face and then re-chambered. Some of the makers of short-stroke toggle links have sets that are longer to correct rifles that have too much headspace. I don't know if they also make sets that are shorter for the opposite reason. I haven't heard of those, but maybe?
Maybe one of the 'smiths on this site who actually knows these things will chime in
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PLUS ONE for Abilene
Headspace is bad. Optimum headspace is .004 on a chambered cartridge. Material needs removed from the breach end of the barrel or the face of the Breach Block.
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PS: I forgot to include, Pioneer Gunworks and Cowboys an Indian Store can provide Short Stroke links of different lengths. OOPS