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  1. 01-08-2016, 02:06 PM #1
    brianlt21
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    Bolt head


    Can i open up a .223 bolt head to a .308 size
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  3. 01-09-2016, 09:46 AM #2
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    I don't believe there's enough metal there to safely do that seeing as the 223 uses .378" diameter. Your better off just getting a .473" bolt head/baffle and be done with it.
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