edgo 0 Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 I ordered a complete spare bolt from Tanta for my S12. Does headspace need to be checked if I were to swap bolts? I know it would with a regular centerfire AK but what about a shotgun? Thanks, Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McUZI 1 Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 "Headspace" on a shotgun isn't nearly as particular as it is on a rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Integratedj 1 Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Chamber a shell with your old bolt with the top covor off, watch and especially feel how it chambers, then do the same with the new bolt. I have a spare from tantal and it functions perfectly. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Rimmed cartriges such as shot shells and .22's headspace on the rim. This is a lot easier than say a .308 or a 7.62-39 where the headspace is to the taper on the 'shoulder' of the round. If the S-12 bolt closes fully it should be OK . G O B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saltydecimator 482 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 necroing this thread, i replaced a barrel, the old barrel pin isnt perfecly aligned yet, i not wanting to press barrel in further, as it is hard on my brass tool to push barrels out, buti feel i need to try that, any opinions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Anyway you can borrow a 12 gage head space gage? They are funny flat looking things. Just me here but anytime I change out a bolt head I would like very much to check the head space. Reason being precision is desired. Also I am Left Handed and take care with the brass and cases coming right out of the chamber aimed at my person. Yikes. Gas hurts. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Shotgun headspace is not as critical as a high power rifle caliber might be. Close is generally going to be just fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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