How to Test 223 WYLDE Headspace: Gauges, Failed Go-Gauge Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- 00:01 Introduction
02:20 Section 1, Part 1: BCG and Bolt Disassembly
05:55 Section 1, Part 2: Testing Headspace
09:37 Section 2: Do you need a 223 Wylde headspace Gauge?
12:36 Section 2 Summary (answer with no b.s.)
13:57 Section 3: Failed Go-Gauge Test - What to do?
17:25 Closing Remarks
18:35 Related Videos
Just found this video, same Odin wylde barrel that wouldn’t close on my 556 go gauge. Based on your comments, tried a round and it seated just fine. Gonna run it as is and not stress, thanks for the in depth video!
Dude, I'm jealous because I learned the hard way and didn't try a real round before sending it in. It probably would have worked fine with a round, which would mean really tight tolerances and a tight group. I'm still happy with my build, but I am super glad that you found this and didn't have to waste the time and frustration figuring out the details. Happy building!
Exactly the explanation I needed . Thx for the video 👍
@@robertpenland2429 Hey, not a problem. Hope it saves you a few $$ Thanks for watching. Safe building.
Best instructional available on the subject. Thank you.
That's great to hear. I found it confusing and wanted to prevent others from having the same problem. I appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for doing this video and helping us out.
I will add while im listening, if it wasn't covered, a .223 NoGo guage is 1.4666" and a 5.56 field guage/Nato Max is 1.4736".
A head space guage will indicate if there is a problem, but it won't tell you if the problem is the barrel extension or the bolt, or both. An "extension guage" will tell you if your head space is good in your barrel extension but won't tell you anything about your bolt.
My plan, for checking a 5.56 chamber, was to only get the .223 NoGo guage and trust various new ammo as my "go" guage, and add tape to the back of the nogo guage if i needed to mimic a field/max guage.
If you dont have a bolt jig, you can use a vice with 380/9mm casing over the bolt tail to protect it, and another case to drive in the ejector as you tighten the vice.
Yes I liked and subscribed. Thank you very much for your video and you saved me some money. God Bless
@@junglemarine that is outstanding, and thank you so much for subscribing! I primarily do fishing content, but have some firearms content coming out as well.
Good video.
@@CaveLife652 thanks Caveman!
Thank you for this video. You did it so we don’t have to. 🍻
You bet. Thanks for commenting. Stay safe.
Can we get an update on the m81 upper and lower you painted?
Sure. What kind of an update are you looking for?
Just how is it holding up? does it look the same? Mainly I just need to know if it’s worth my time lol
@@bhines9928 Good question. Truthfully, I have tested it a few times but not put it through the ringer. This project is not my main go-to tool, so I have not tested it well. But, painting the project has not caused any issues with the overall build because all the internal components were well protected. I used quality parts, such as Fail-Zero so it cycles perfectly with no issues. The only problem I had was when the round hit the ejection ramp it causes the paint to wear at that point since the rounds constantly hit it. I considered putting a small sticker on there to reduce the wear. Other than that, this project was about having fun and making it look cool and I am happy.
This is great. Thank you!
@@Randallsixx13 you bet!!
What handguard is in the preview of video?
I'm not sure what one you are referring to, but probably this one from zrodelta zrodelta.com/
Many companies don't headspace from the factory. If your using quality components from one company, headspace shouldn't be an issue.
@@leoguy1609 I'm not sure which companies don't measure headspace from their factory because I use all quality components from reputable manufacturers. All the manufacturers I use do measure headspace as it is a critical safety issue. Thanks for weighing in on the conversation.
I am having the same trouble with a 223 Wylde barrel only with the go gauge will the live round the bolt closes
For some reason some 223 Wylde manufacturers use different measurements (not all of them). If your bolt closes on a 556 round but does not close on a go-gauge I would not worry one bit. If you are still skeptical, contact the barrel manufacturer to confirm your testing and their recommendations. Good luck.
I took a 9 year old bcg and threw in my AR and my 223 wylde shot sub moa. Head space is a barrel problem
@@timcusack9388 ok
The only difference in 223 REM and 223 wylde is free bore. Chambers are the same. Same headspace
That may be, then why do they sell different head space gauges for them that both have different measurements?
Free bore is not the only difference in chambering’s. Free bore is the biggest difference but a NATO chamber is anywhere from .003-.005 larger at the rim and at the shoulder. This is supposedly for more tolerance for reliable function with full auto and heat with full auto firing… a Wylde chamber is supposed to be somewhere in the middle of the two but every manufacturer can and will interpret the tolerance differently. The free bore of NATO is longer, and more of a traditional taper (.223 rem almost has a shoulder at the end of its free bore). The NATO’s free bore is .050 longer than .223 rem and designed specifically for the tracer rounds. So to sum it all up (lol) a Wylde chamber is basically a slightly looser .223 chamber with the free bore of .556.
go 1.4646 no go 1.4676 the tighter the fit the better = longer wear time
criterion barrels min mark 29:00
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You may be right, but I am not making modifications or tooling anything myself. The whole point was just to do a safety check of a new build. Another goal was not to spend too much money on more gauges than I need. With that in mind, I'd definitely not going to buy more gauges when i have what I need to do a proper safety check. Those who machine should have every gauge, but I'm perfectly fine with these 3.
@@righteousriverfishinginoregon7 just making sure its correct. its a difficult subject due to lack of correct information and procedure come to find out from folks who do know most in the industry and most gun smiths dont know how to. do things correctly. watch the video very hard to find info in there.
@@Garandmasthumb 💯💯
I don’t think you’re checking the gauge right the overall length of the gauge means nothing. It’s from the back of the gauge to the taper portion, the gauge could come to a complete point, which wouldn’t make a difference in its use and one would be much longer than the other.
You may be right. You may be wrong. The measurement is stamped on the gauge and matches the micrometer reading which makes me believe that the measurement is correct. Thanks for your input.
@@rickmantwill8356 Correct.
Where’d you get the t shirt?
www.trueclassictees.com/collections/crew-neck-tees/products/the-crew-color-pack
The bolt closest on a live round
Where did you buy a gage marked .223 Wylde?
www.midwayusa.com/product/1007250815?pid=859123&
@@righteousriverfishinginoregon7 Thanks Sir!