PasoGunner

*UPDATE* I CALLED AIM. After letting Joshua know the measurements, he sent me a RMA# and will be swapping out the entire BCG. Thanks to everyone for their help. I even managed to learn a ton.

SurvivalShop, I agree I made a mistake not getting all 3. I should asked what HS gauges Faxon recommended. Well added one piece of Scotch tape (.002) to the back of the NOGO gauge. The bolt would NOT lock up. It's well under MAX SSAMI headspace of 1.640. (So im at 1.636) I gave Faxon my bolt dimensions. I think I'm good to go!

Thanks Nathan. It is .308. So I bought the Forster GO and NOGO gauges. I guess i should have bought the the field gauge as well.

Nathan, I will be using another AIM bolt to check tomorrow. I will order the Clymer set of all 3. Thanks For THE help. Knowing that Faxon is behind their product makes me feel better.

Guru, Thanks for the offer and for the great help. I'm gonna go over to father in laws tomorrow and use his brand new AIM BCG. He ordered it quite a while ago so the chance these 2 BCG are from the same lot are pretty small. I have the field gauge on order. Figure I've spent this much may as well keep spending!

Guru, Yes I read the directions more than once. I have the field gauge on order. I just thought in the meantime I could try and troubleshoot a little further

My father in law may have one. My bro in law does have a functioning rifle. Maybe I can try his. Do you think it may be safe if it doesn't close on the field gauge? I think I'm grasping at straws. I'm really disappointed. I spent a ton on this build. Thanks for your help. It's greatly appreciated. PasoGunner

Good morning gentleman, I’m hoping someone can shed some light on my 1st issue with my new LR308 Build. I have quite a dilemma on my hands and I'm just wondering if someone could help me out please. I went to check headspace on my brand new Faxon Firearms .308 Fluted Stainless Steel in Black QPQ coating barrel with my AIM surplus (Faxon recommends these. They use same BCG in test rifles) Nitride BCG. I took out the extractor I also took out the ejector. I reassembled it and the GO gauge worked perfect. Nice and smooth lockup. . Problem is, is that the NOGO gauge also closed just like the GO gauge. The BCG was flush at back of upper with the GO gauge and NOGO gauge! I also watched the bolt engage the barrel extension lugs. It locks up perfect!! Now I do not have a FIELD gauge, but I'm wondering what you guys would do next. Would you buy the fuel gauge and check it out that way, or would you send it back to the manufacturer? Thanks for all your help I really appreciate it as always. Also just to check I put the extractor back in the BCG. The Forster Headspace Gauges have the notch for the extractor. I did NOT slam the bolt onto the gauges. I know RougeNathan at Faxon Firearms will see this thread. If anyone needs a full spec sheet just let me know. I am Officially Stumped! Thanks for all your help as Always!! PasoGunner

Yes I am addicted. The 1st Step to Recovery is to admit you have a problem. Man do I have a problem!

Ok guys Thanks. Looks like I will be ordering a hand primer soon. Do you guys have a preference or is the RCBS hand primer as good as any? Thanks for all the help!

Thanks Unforgivin

Wash, I think my wife hates me most of the time anyway. Maybe this is the push she needs. Lol Snic, I will definitely be doing a range report. So far this barrel is the nicest I've used in any build. You can just tell it's quality. I'm sure it's gonna shoot fantastic

I have the automatic primer feed tube on my RCBS RockChucker. Is Hand Priming better or should I try priming with my press?

Thanks for the link. I'm just setting up to start reloading and I am always on the lookout for good prices. Just picked up an older Brand New never opened RCBS RockChucker Master (NOT Supreme Master Kit) Reloading kit! Will be building my reloading bench today! PasoGunner

98Z5V, I am starting to understand that lately. I had no plans to start reloading but I got the Older (1997) RCBS Rock Chucker Master Reloading Kit (not the Supreme Kit, This kit has more items in it) 100 rounds Browning 7.62 Brass, 100 New Primered .45 rounds, 100 once fired .45 brass for $150 bucks! So now I have been bitten. I will be visiting Montana week of July 4th. so I will be getting bullets and things from the manufacturers in my sons hometown (Stevensville) HSM is in same town so I can get components WAY cheaper than here in KommieFornia. I'm going to be building my reloading bench today!! Also I have a chance to buy 200-250 rounds of Military M118LR 7.62. So I wll eventually plenty of brass! Also I gave my wife a XD.40 for our anniversary so I can hand load those as well. All I need for this "Kit" are Dies. I'm looking at the Lee Die sets. As you can tell I'm already Infected with a new disease!

Thanks guys. It was a total blast building it. Now gotta get her out for a test run! Just picked up a older RCBS Rockchucker reloading kit so I can start handloading soon. Got a hell of a deal. All I need is bullets, primers, and powder. Kit came with 100 rounds of 7.62 Browning Brass.

Well after a few months and a few hiccups my LR308 is finished. I ordered the wrong rings last week so that pushed it back. Got the right Seekins Rings today and I mounted the SWFA scope. Its built on an Ares Armor Billit 80% lower, matching DPMS upper, Faxon 18" barrel, Midwest Industries 15" SS Rail. Magpul UBR, ALG Defence ACT trigger, Fulton Armory LPK, Aklys Defence Mojo Magnum Brake/Flash Hider. Any questions let me know. Thanks for everyone Help, I learned a TON! PasoGunner

Just some info. I just got a Forstner set of headspace gauges from Amazon for $65 bucks. Got the GO and NOGO.

Well after performing some surgery on the bevel of the bolt catch with a Dremel and a cut off wheel she works like a champ. Holds open on empty mag and when I push it manually. Bye bye bevel. Now for some scope rings and off the the range this weekend. Thanks for all the help PasoGunner

Ok. Just finished my Ares Armor Billet Signiture 80% build. It has a matched DPMS billet Upper. I'm using a Fulton Armory LPK. Every worked perfect. The bolt catch does not hold the BCG back. It travels past the bolt catch. With the upper seperatly the bolt catch has a ton of travel. When I slowly close the upper I can see the bolt catch moving. The empty mad it interacting with the bolt catch as it shoul. It looks like the bevel on the bolt catch rides the upper not allowing it to travel correctly. I thought about grinding some of the leading edge the hits the upper. I also thought about grinding some upper to give clearance. The damn teeny tiny allen hole in both catch screw is stripped so getting the bolt catch is a NoGo. Everything else fits and functions like butter. I'll post pics of build later. Am I on the right track? Any other suggestions? Has anyone else have this happen? Thanks PasoGunner

You're welcome

GRA I will get you Nathan's email. Good guy to get to know. nathan.s@faxonfirearms.com

GRA, When I talked to Ares about using their Barrel they would not tell me anything about it. They wouldn't tell me what blank it was, if they built it in house, if it was a rebranded barrel nothing. That's why I went with the Faxon Firearms 18" Heavy Fluted Black SS barrel. They gave me all kinds of info. Nathan is a fantastic guy. Customer service is stellar and the barrel is a work of art! I say check them out. I have Nathan's contact info somewhere if you need it. I ordered directly from Faxon. There are other places that carry them (AIM, etc.) but I went to the source. Granted I have not shot the barrel yet but the quality and finish far surpasses any other barrel I've seen!

I got the Nitride one because thats what Faxon Firearms uses in their test rifles. I talked to Nathan and he told me the AIM BCG is good to go. The one I have is awesome looking. No machining marks, coating is flawless. Very well made part. I did use a 5.56 NIB BCG from Ares Armor for a buddies build. It was very nice as well. Was it worth the money? That I can't say. I have not looked at the coating after we shot it. All my other BCG are PSA premium. Phosphate coated. If you compare the 3, the Nitride one looks and feels best. As soon as I finish my rifle I will report back. PasoGunner

It's a screw on the Ares Armor .308 lower not a roll pin like AR15's