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Faxon recommends using Pacific Tool and Gauges for headspace gauges. From their website: "Purchase a set of ground headspace gauges. Faxon strongly recommends Pacific Tool & Gauge headspace gauge sets. Other companies have been known to have variations in their production."

If you haven't received a response yet, this is from their website: "Purchase a set of ground headspace gauges. Faxon strongly recommends Pacific Tool & Gauge headspace gauge sets. Other companies have been known to have variations in their production."

I saw that too but I wasn't sure if that's what that was. I'm new to all this so I don't have much experience.

At the time the price was right for me. Also, I liked the specs of the barrel. I figured since I'm buying it from Brownells I could return it if I didn't like it. So, little risk in the purchase.

I went ahead and shot the barrel to see if any of the cases had indications of a headspace issue. From what I can tell there doesn't appear to be any glaring indication. The pictures compare three spent casings to a loaded one. Regardless, without being able to know for certain the exact chambering of the barrel because Brownells doesn't know and Satern won't respond to my inquiry, a brand new barrel that won't pass the NO GO gauge is unexceptable to me. I'm not going to spend extra money and buy a field gauge to check the headspace. It would make sense to do so on a used a barrel but not on a brand new barrel. From what I can gather, the accuracy of the barrel might be degraded because it won't pass NO GO. I'm going to send it back before I waste more time with it. I got a 20" heavy fluted Faxon barrel instead. 10% off this weekend from Optics Planet. I've heard good things about Faxon's barrels.

Welcome from your neighbor in Vegas.

No I am not.

So I contacted Brownells about the barrel I bought from them and I spoke to technical support about the barrel not passing the no go test. The tech said that the manufacturer makes sure every barrel is headspaced correctly and that it is safe to shoot. I was told that different manufacturers use different gauges to check head space. They weren't able to tell me what the headspace gauge size was. I'm tempted to just shoot the thing. Like I said previously, my other barrel and bolt were headspaced from the manufacturer, with what gauges I don't know, but that barrel and bolt failed the no go gauge test.

Will do. Thanks for all the info.

They are both from two separate manufacturers. The new barrel is labeled as .308 chamber, both on the website and on the barrel itself. I bought the new barrel from Brownells so they can make it right either way. I'm going to give them a call.

For the old barrel, I removed the bolt from carrier, removed ejector and extractor, placed gauge in the chamber, inserted the bolt and turned. For the new barrel, since it's installed, I did the same to the bolt only I left it in the carrier and slowly pushed it forward with the gauge in the chamber. It easily closes on the no go gauge. Both brands.

Both barrel and headspace gauges are marked .308. The thing that really confuses me is that when I checked the headspace on the barrel and bolt that were supposedly checked for headspace by the manufacturer, it fails the NO GO test.

Yeah, I could tell that gunsmith didn't want to bother with checking headspace. I might just send the barrel back.

I'm totally confused. I purchased a barrel and bcg that was headspaced to the barrel. Shot it several times and decided I wanted a different barrel. So I bought new barrel installed it and also bought a bolt from the manufacturer of said barrel. I also bought headspace gauges and checked the new barrel and new bolt headspace and found that the bolt closes on the No go gauge. I decided to try the gauges on the old barrel that had the headspace checked by the manufacturer and the bolt closes on the no go gauge. I thought the problem was with the gauges so I sent them back and bought a different brand. I tried them today and I have the exact same results. Not sure what's going on. Also, I called a local gunsmith prior to all this to see how much it would be for him to check the headspace and he said there was no need to and that it's safe to shoot. Not sure what to do. If I were to shoot it, how soon would I know there was a headspace issue? Would it blow up right away?

Not sure if you just need a recommendation for the gas block but here's a good deal on a barrel with the specs you are looking for that comes with a gas block. Plus they give military discounts, if that applies to you. http://www.marksmanthirtysix.com/product-page/ea0f1005-4d1e-c287-8324-b447bdd7726f

I'm having the exact same problem with my build as well. My gauges are labled "Match" too. If I may ask what brand of gauges did you use?

I'm selling my 16" Falkor Defense .308 barrel. It's a stainless steel barrel with a nitride finish and rifle length gas. It has 100 rounds through it. Still lots of barrel life left. I never had any problems with it I just wanted to go with a longer barrel. The manufacturer said they normally get .75-1 MOA with their barrels. I never shot any match ammo through it to see just how accurate it is. Also, the barrel comes with a YHM flash hider. Here is a link to the manufacturer's web store. https://www.falkordefense.com/shop/parts-accessories/308-rifle-length-gas-16-110-twist/ I bought the barrel and the flash hider for $291.62 + shipping. I'm asking $240.00 shipped. Let me know if you have any questions.

People do eat at Arby's! I drive buy a local restaurant fairly often and I rarely see anyone there. I swear it's a sham for the mob.

I'll do that. Thanks for the info.

It's a mystery. Can't find a range report or review on their 308 barrels. Just a as mysterious as Arby's still being in business. I don't know a soul who eats there. Never even considered as an option when deciding on where to eat. Oh well, I think I might go with a Brownells Satern barrel. They're on sale.

I have checked everywhere and I cannot find a range report confirming their 1 moa guarantee with match grade ammo, nor a negative range report. Does anyone have first hand experience with their 308 barrels getting consistent 1 moa or better groups with match grade ammo? If so, what material is the barrel? Size?

This item SOLD.

Sorry for the extremely late response. Yes, it is available still. Also, I will be posting a Falkor Defense barrel 16" 308 stainless steel, nitrite finish, rifle length gas. Has 100 rounds through it and comes with a YHM flash hider. $200 for the barrel and flash hider if you're interested.

Just as the tittle describes. Brand new never been used. I'm selling it for $150 shipped.

Thanks for the info.