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Gunsmithing Bolt nose gap on ar

flyfisherman246

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May 26, 2017
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When machining an ar barrel, what's the preferred gap between the back of the barrel and front of the bolt? I run .010" on a boltgun, what about on a gas gun? Do you need more clearance to allow for grit and stuff?