07-04-2018, 01:04 AM
I would order a 243 LBC from BHW. On their website they will tell you why you don't need to check headspace.
https://columbiariverarms.com/frequently...questions/
If you order from McGowen and call them to confirm they headspaced to a 0.136" bolt after you receive your barrel, they will tell you yes, but that you should check the headspace yourself. If you don't because you feel it is a barrel makers responsibility to make sure they headspace a barrel properly, you may have explosions very close to your face. Then things like misdrilled gas ports and hack job muzzle threading don't seem like that big of a deal.
https://columbiariverarms.com/frequently...questions/
If you order from McGowen and call them to confirm they headspaced to a 0.136" bolt after you receive your barrel, they will tell you yes, but that you should check the headspace yourself. If you don't because you feel it is a barrel makers responsibility to make sure they headspace a barrel properly, you may have explosions very close to your face. Then things like misdrilled gas ports and hack job muzzle threading don't seem like that big of a deal.
Let's go Brandon!