plz remove

Forend.
Muzzle unit - brake or flash hider, unless you have an unthreaded muzzle.
A number of the pieces you mention are actually assemblies, with pins, springs, etc.
 
You don't need head space gauges if you use quality manufactured parts.

Well, perhaps you shouldn't need them. I didn't think it was necessary until recently.
I just tested a new barrel, and the Go gauge could be positively felt with a near new bolt, but not with another, more used one.
Tight headspace can be a great thing in a precision bolt action rifle. In an autoloader, not so much?
 
if you dont use head space gauges you shouldent be building a gun. no mater how good the parts are. all it takes is one error. maybe you dont wanna use them but dont tell other people not to use them. read a book.
 
No one is building a gun. They are assembling parts. If you use quality, in-spec parts, you can mix and match to your heart's content.

X2!

I've put together a bunch of uppers and complete rifles over the years. I never had a problem with any of them because I used quality parts. I happen to have a full set of headspace gauges for bolt gun builds, all uppers checked out perfectly.

As for the OP, not to rain on your parade, but given the nature of the questions you asked I think you'd be better served by purchasing a complete rifle and throughly learning the platform and how it works before taking on such a project. In any event, best of luck.
 
X2!

I've put together a bunch of uppers and complete rifles over the years. I never had a problem with any of them because I used quality parts. I happen to have a full set of headspace gauges for bolt gun builds, all uppers checked out perfectly.

As for the OP, not to rain on your parade, but given the nature of the questions you asked I think you'd be better served by purchasing a complete rifle and throughly learning the platform and how it works before taking on such a project. In any event, best of luck.

But what better way to learn the details, then a good hands on build?
Sure there might be some trial and error..... might brake something that costs extra money.... but safety wise? Should be fine :)
 
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