barrel stamp

[rjtfroggy]

??? When installing a factory barrel on an action how close do you usually come to getting the barrel stamping where it would be from the factory.
My first time trying to put together a model 12 action and a fluted barrel and when I have the head space where I think it should be the stamping is off 90 degrees.
Normal, don't worry about it,seldom lines up, which one.

[dcloco]

Depends on where the threads in the action were started by the machine/machinist who was threading the action.

[Uncle Jack]

Almost never.

uj

[yorketransport]

I'm usually pretty close, like within 30o.

Andrew

[pdog06]

like dcloco said, it all depends on the action. You put it on 5 different ones and it might be in a different place each time. Sometimes it does line up though, but never for me..LOL

[sharpshooter]

Pay no attention to the roll stamp if the barrel came from a different rifle. Just make sure the headspace is correct. The roll stamping is done after the barrel is installed and headspaced at the factory.

[Blue Avenger]

never right. some are 1/2 turn at least

[rjtfroggy]

Thanks guys. mine is a half turn at least and I thought maybe I missed something when reading all the post on head spacing. Now I will go put it back on AGAIN and be happy where ever it ends up.
After I'm done I will try to learn how to post pictures and then I will post all my stock conversions and this build.

[BrentWin]

It happens so seldom, that it kind of concerns me when it does line up.

[Blue Avenger]

even when putting the original barrel back on you may end up tighter. I have never been looser with an original.

[rjtfroggy]

Blue now that this barrel is on it is the original. This is a build from a new action from Jim Briggs and a 223 fluted varmint barrel from savage,with the heavier recoil lug placed into a Savage Shark tooth laminated stock.
Now that it is installed a factory loaded bullet with Col of 2.248 fitsjust slightly snug, no extra pressure needed, just snug. Now to find some one to pull trigger ;D

[possum1]

Take some wiping paper with you