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<blockquote data-quote="cowadle" data-source="post: 698863" data-attributes="member: 7203"><p>I have swap bolts between several rifles before with no change in headspace. i would still have it checked though!!! the only change i have ever experienced was with an old very old 1903 with an 801,000 serial. on this gun the headspace was in spec but on the long side. i swap it out with one from an arsenal rebuild 03a3 and wala the headspace was perfect. so the bolt on the 03 was worn but not beyond spec. this is why i say get an arsenal new replacement bolt and your headspace will most likely be ok. BUT YOU STILL NEED TO CHECK IT!! </p><p></p><p> one personal note i would not be afraid of a low number as long as i did not exceed M2 Ball spec ammo. WWII was fought with low number rifles with new bolts no problems reported.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cowadle, post: 698863, member: 7203"] I have swap bolts between several rifles before with no change in headspace. i would still have it checked though!!! the only change i have ever experienced was with an old very old 1903 with an 801,000 serial. on this gun the headspace was in spec but on the long side. i swap it out with one from an arsenal rebuild 03a3 and wala the headspace was perfect. so the bolt on the 03 was worn but not beyond spec. this is why i say get an arsenal new replacement bolt and your headspace will most likely be ok. BUT YOU STILL NEED TO CHECK IT!! one personal note i would not be afraid of a low number as long as i did not exceed M2 Ball spec ammo. WWII was fought with low number rifles with new bolts no problems reported. [/QUOTE]
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