So, I am installing a new take off Axis 243 sporter barrel on an Axis action I had laying around. My question is about indexing the factory markings. I know when swapping factory barrels it is not guaranteed that after headspacing the factory markings will line up.... BUT this is a factory Axis barrel on a Axis action and it is not even close. When headspaced with Go/No Go gauges the markings are at 4 o'clock position when 10 o'clock would be perfect (rough estimate).

I would understand if I was putting a 10/110 barrel onto an Axis action, or vice versa.... but why do you think it is so far off?

I did another Axis with a 22-250 HB that was also a new takeoff from an Axis and the factory markings lined up perfectly. Luck I guess?

I know it doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things... but it will bother me for sure. I guess I am just picky like that. Thanks.