correct process for headspacing

[croc4]

Does anyone have a link to headspacing an Ak?

I have a go gauge and my ak build does not lock up with the go gauge, I have not removed the extractor from the bolt, is this required?.


Thanks,

Croc4

[ar15barrels]

Your headspace is too short if the bolt will not close on a go gauge.
You don't need to remove the extractor, but you should slip the gauge under the extractor before you ease it into the chamber.

[Rule .308]

Does anyone have a link to headspacing an Ak?

I have a go gauge and my ak build does not lock up with the go gauge, I have not removed the extractor from the bolt, is this required?.


Thanks,

Croc4

Randall pretty much covered it but just to clarify what you said, you are saying that your bolt will not close entirely on a Go guage, correct?

[croc4]

that is correct, it will not headsapce on the go gauge, I tried the same headspace gauge on a kit that I have not even demilled and it will not headspace on the go gauge also, it locks up fine on an unfired round(I pulled the projectile and popped the primer so it is inert).

So I'm leaning towards the gauges I have are at the large end maybe?

Croc4

[ar15barrels]

it will not headsapce on the go gauge, I tried the same headspace gauge on a kit that I have not even demilled and it will not headspace on the go gauge also, it locks up fine on an unfired round(I pulled the projectile and popped the primer so it is inert).

Short headspace is not a problem if it is not effecting the function.
Go test fire the gun and see how it runs.

[swift]

that is correct, it will not headsapce on the go gauge, I tried the same headspace gauge on a kit that I have not even demilled and it will not headspace on the go gauge also, it locks up fine on an unfired round(I pulled the projectile and popped the primer so it is inert).

So I'm leaning towards the gauges I have are at the large end maybe?

Croc4

This is how two of my kits were. According to the different ak sites I saw, this is not uncommon.

[motorhead]

make sure your bolt FULLY closes on the inert round. there are all kinds of theorys about guage specs and even how much pressure to put on the bolt during the test. i can promise it won't tighten by firing. as long as the bolt locks fully you should be good. aks are supposed to be safe from firing out of battery but i've seen 2 kb's where the bolt wasn't rotated to full lock. those may have been caused by worn components.

[bornproud]

You can always check your fired brass. If you see stretch marks in the rear by the web, your failing headspace.