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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 687238" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>They're all pretty well of equal quality and ease of use. PTG is plenty good. </p><p> </p><p>Wildcats would be more of an issue than standard calibers as to who to use and I think someone pointed out that using the HS gauge from the same reamer mfg that you used for chambering might help. But, it still shouldn't be too much of an issue. </p><p> </p><p>A field gauge is not normally required for a simple rebarrel. </p><p> </p><p>Remove your ejector/extractor from the bolt head. Bolt should close with slight feel on the go-gauge. No-go should not close. </p><p> </p><p>Using the go-guage to set up your dies will not necessarily minimize overworking your brass. </p><p> </p><p>A better method regarding die setup is to use a tool such as the Hornady headspace adapters that mount on a set of calipers. ...or, the RCBS case mic. With these tools, you measure the distance from case head to the datum line on the shoulder of your fired brass, and then measure after sizing to ensure you are only bumping the shoulders back .001-.002". </p><p> </p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 687238, member: 24624"] They're all pretty well of equal quality and ease of use. PTG is plenty good. Wildcats would be more of an issue than standard calibers as to who to use and I think someone pointed out that using the HS gauge from the same reamer mfg that you used for chambering might help. But, it still shouldn't be too much of an issue. A field gauge is not normally required for a simple rebarrel. Remove your ejector/extractor from the bolt head. Bolt should close with slight feel on the go-gauge. No-go should not close. Using the go-guage to set up your dies will not necessarily minimize overworking your brass. A better method regarding die setup is to use a tool such as the Hornady headspace adapters that mount on a set of calipers. ...or, the RCBS case mic. With these tools, you measure the distance from case head to the datum line on the shoulder of your fired brass, and then measure after sizing to ensure you are only bumping the shoulders back .001-.002". -- richard [/QUOTE]
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