Skalkaho Slim Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 Wasn't sure where to post this, so I figured this was as good a place as any. I'm curious as to what function the locking shoulder pin is for on an FAL. The only thing I have found is that it is not to be removed unless you're going to adjust the headspace. Can anyone "clue me in" on this? Thanks! Toujours Pret! Slim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalkaho Slim Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Wasn't sure where to post this, so I figured this was as good a place as any. I'm curious as to what function the locking shoulder pin is for on an FAL. The only thing I have found is that it is not to be removed unless you're going to adjust the headspace. Can anyone "clue me in" on this? Thanks! Toujours Pret! Slim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtdShooter Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 The locking shoulder is what the bolt of a FAL "locks" on and it determines the headspace of the rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtdShooter Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 The locking shoulder is what the bolt of a FAL "locks" on and it determines the headspace of the rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 Slim, the FN FAL is a very ingenious design. Since, the width of the locking shoulder determines the headspace, a rifle with some wear can actually have excessive headspace removed "in the field", by installing a larger locking shoulder. The locking shoulder acts as a backstop for the bolt, so the thicker the locking shoulder, the tighter the headspace. Locking shoulders are available in thicknesses ranging from about .256" to about .273" and Brownell's sells an "uncut" version too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 Slim, the FN FAL is a very ingenious design. Since, the width of the locking shoulder determines the headspace, a rifle with some wear can actually have excessive headspace removed "in the field", by installing a larger locking shoulder. The locking shoulder acts as a backstop for the bolt, so the thicker the locking shoulder, the tighter the headspace. Locking shoulders are available in thicknesses ranging from about .256" to about .273" and Brownell's sells an "uncut" version too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 Do a google search on "the FAL Files" or check out http://www.roderuscustom.tzo.com under the forum: "Building an FAL at home from an 80% complete receiver". Also, please don't post questions like this in the open gun forum; it belongs in the 3 gun section ro questions that don't fit forum. (Edited by Carlos at 10:02 am on Jan. 27, 2003) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 Do a google search on "the FAL Files" or check out http://www.roderuscustom.tzo.com under the forum: "Building an FAL at home from an 80% complete receiver". Also, please don't post questions like this in the open gun forum; it belongs in the 3 gun section ro questions that don't fit forum. (Edited by Carlos at 10:02 am on Jan. 27, 2003) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 #Moderation Mode Moved to "shooting Questions, Rifle/Shotgun" Moved here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 #Moderation Mode Moved to "shooting Questions, Rifle/Shotgun" Moved here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalkaho Slim Posted January 28, 2003 Author Share Posted January 28, 2003 Sam and LtdShooter: Thanks for the help and information. I really appreciate it! Carlos and Flexmoney: Sorry for posting on the wrong forum. My apologies. Toujours Pret! Slim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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