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    Headspace question

    Great advice. Thank you.
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    I’m actually helping my friend with this build. He didn’t like how the carbon proof looked with the stock, so we went with an all black barrel. From what I’m reading this could’ve happened with many pre-fit barrel manufacturers, including proof.
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    So basically unscrew barrel slowly, a little at a time, until bolt is able to close on a go gauge. Once I find that distance, I will measure the gap from outside the action face to barrel shoulder, in order to determine how much additional shoulder material is necessary? Ok I think I’m...
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    I tried 3 different factory loads and none of them would allow bolt to fully close. I guess there could be an issue with the action but from what I’m reading on other forums, it’s more likely to be a barrel chamber problem. I’m gonna call aero and PBB tomorrow. I’ll let you know what they...
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    Any thoughts on my new dilemma? See my new post if you will. This new barrel that came today won’t close on a go gauge.
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    Update: well folks, I’m back. With another problem and looking for answers. I returned the previous proof barrel and ordered a custom fixed shoulder prefit barrel from preferred barrel blanks. I ordered it to be compatible specifically withe the “aero solus” action. Put them together and it...
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    Headspace question

    Excellent. TY
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    Thanks Baron
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    I think I’ll give them a try. Do you remember how quick they were with production?
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    My friend. My latter queries were about new barrel sources. The proof is returned.
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    What are your thoughts on ordering from preferredbarrelblanks.com? Or is there another source you recommend?
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    Thanks for the reply. I figured that may be the case. Do you guys have any recommendations of any quality prefit barrels, which would fit the solus action that you recommend?
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    Hi folks. Happy 4th. Somewhat of a novice here. Doing a custom 6.5 creed bolt build and am using the following: Action- Aero solus short action. Barrel- Proof TL3/SR3 short (part #113059). I noticed the following, using Forster gauges: Go gauge: closes No-Go gauge: closes (my concern)...
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    Optic objective lens very close to barrel

    Update: using about 20+ pounds of manual pressure using my hand, there was a minute amount of flexion. Not enough to make contact with barrel. I used a belt sander to give me an extra mm of clearance lol. I’ll take a close up slow motion video and update you guys. I’m also going to use some...
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    Optic objective lens very close to barrel

    If I decide to go with a little bit taller optic rings, I will need a way to raise my cheek weld even though it’s maxed out. Do any of you have any recommendations on a cheap pad or something I can add to my comb to get my eye where it needs to be?
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    Optic objective lens very close to barrel

    Haha I see where this is going. Sorry, but no I don’t believe that “most” businesses prioritize science over money. However, I’m sure that many “good” businesses will. I don’t have a method for sifting through moral integrity and scientific accuracy of businesses. So I’m looking into things...
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    Optic objective lens very close to barrel

    These companies are often business 1st, science 2nd. Not saying MFG isn’t often accurate. I just expect a wide birth of “CYA” when it comes down to recommendations.
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    Optic objective lens very close to barrel

    Thanks guys. I’ll try pushing it down a bit to see if contact occurs. Also will try the play doh idea. I’ll also shave a bit off bottom of lens cap. Maybe with a belt sander. I’m a little resistant to getting higher rings because my cheek weld is perfection right now. And cheek comb height is...
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    Optic objective lens very close to barrel

    It’s 4 pieces of paper between the cap and barrel.
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    Optic objective lens very close to barrel

    Wondering if this height will be a problem, such as recoil causing contact between barrel and optic? I like these lens caps and would prefer to keep them. Obviously my clearance would be better without them. I’m running low rings because it gets the optic line-of-sight to perfect cheek weld...
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