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joeb33050
10-17-2018, 07:03 AM
I have a Marlin 223 barrel. When trying to put it on a Savage M10 action, nut fully forward, the action, with NOGO gage, stops turning before the bolt has any resistance to turning. Either the recoil; lug is too thick, or the threaded portion of the nut is too long. Is there an easy fix to this problem?
Thanks;
joe b.

J.Baker
10-17-2018, 10:20 AM
Or the threaded portion of the Marlin barrel is shorter. Is it a Savage nut or a Marlin nut?

joeb33050
10-17-2018, 10:51 AM
sAVAGE nut and lug

mnbogboy2
10-17-2018, 11:08 AM
Depending on how much more you need, it is possible to remove a thread or two with a lathe from the inside front of the nut.
I used a dremmel with a drum sander for this a couple of times. The partial threads in the front of the nut may be removed with no visual effect.
I wouldn't remove more than 3 threads for peace of mind.
Not to be critical, you probably mentioned the nogo gauge to illustrate your point, but normally most of us set headspace with a go gauge.
How much less threads measure on the Marlin barrel than a Savage?