Videos tagged with Chamber Shoulder

This guide, based on expert instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details the critical concept of headspace in firearms. It explains what headspace is, why it's important for safe and reliable operation, and the risks associated with both insufficient and excess headspace. The guide also covers considerations for military surplus firearms and modern kit builds, emphasizing the shooter's responsibility for ensuring proper headspace.

This video explains the critical concept of firearm headspace, particularly in AK-47 rifles, defining it as the safe 'breathing room' between the bolt face and the chamber's datum. It details how to measure headspace using go, no-go, and field gauges, emphasizing the importance of not slamming the bolt onto the gauge for accurate readings. The instructor clarifies that while a no-go gauge indicates a used firearm, a field gauge signifies an unsafe condition for firing.