Hi All,
I am looking at doing my first AR-15 build. Stripped lower, semi Stripped Upper (forward assist and dust flap installed). I am pretty familiar with the rifle overall. I am trying to pinch pennies where i can for now. My main question that really has me questioning life right now is the barrel installation. Do you need to head space check it?
I have been seeing all over the internet and on videos that people just stick the barrels on and assmble the gun, no headspace and supposedly fire it. The whole head space game is new to me. I have read that without a machine shop or changing bolts that there really is no way of changing head-space on AR-15's? So should i not bother buying any headspace tools for now? Is there a way of checking head space without those tools?
If it all possible i would like to get away building this rifle with the bare necessities, the parts, some lube, some loctite, and the armorers wrench.
Any knowledge or wisdom is welcome, along with any advice or recommendations.
I am looking at building a standard milspec firearm with an 18" barrel, rifle length gas system.
I am looking at doing my first AR-15 build. Stripped lower, semi Stripped Upper (forward assist and dust flap installed). I am pretty familiar with the rifle overall. I am trying to pinch pennies where i can for now. My main question that really has me questioning life right now is the barrel installation. Do you need to head space check it?
I have been seeing all over the internet and on videos that people just stick the barrels on and assmble the gun, no headspace and supposedly fire it. The whole head space game is new to me. I have read that without a machine shop or changing bolts that there really is no way of changing head-space on AR-15's? So should i not bother buying any headspace tools for now? Is there a way of checking head space without those tools?
If it all possible i would like to get away building this rifle with the bare necessities, the parts, some lube, some loctite, and the armorers wrench.
Any knowledge or wisdom is welcome, along with any advice or recommendations.
I am looking at building a standard milspec firearm with an 18" barrel, rifle length gas system.