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    Posted: July 28 2014 at 4:24am
Gents, 
What are the known minimum and maximum measurements for the shoulder to face of a No1 bolt head? 
I need to improve the head space; which is currently about 72 thousands of an inch. I would like to get it down to around 64 if possible; or at least better than it is by at least 3 or 4 thou. 
The current bolt head measures 0,638 (16,21mm) .
I would like to know if this is at the large or small end of the scale? 
And if anyone has what I need; would they be willing to sell?

I'm also in the market for a No4 bolt head at around 0,635" to 0,638"

Thanks in advance, Zed.
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I would like to know as well, Im in need of tightening the head space up in one of my Enfields !!!

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