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Gunsmithing head space on AI

BFDshooter5

Sergeant
Full Member
Minuteman
Jul 10, 2007
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Maine
Being new to removing and reinstalling my AI barrel I am wondering if it is necessary to check headspace on my AI AE MKII every time I put the same factory barrel back on? I don't own a set of go, no go gauges and would prefer to save money for ammo. Any help would be appreciated

Thanks John