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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Gunsmithing
First Custom bolt gun
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<blockquote data-quote="tobnpr" data-source="post: 2375146" data-attributes="member: 68758"><p>Set headspace with a go gauge, stripped bolt.</p><p>Confirm after by adding a piece of packing tape to the casehead (trim with a razor blade). Bolt handle shouldn't fall.</p><p></p><p>By taking the largest of a sample of fired brass (not resized), you can "tweak" the headspace after to more exactly fit your chamber if needed- but I'd always start with the go gauge. Keep in mind that setting HS tighter than SAAMI spec may preclude certain factory ammo from chambering.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tobnpr, post: 2375146, member: 68758"] Set headspace with a go gauge, stripped bolt. Confirm after by adding a piece of packing tape to the casehead (trim with a razor blade). Bolt handle shouldn't fall. By taking the largest of a sample of fired brass (not resized), you can "tweak" the headspace after to more exactly fit your chamber if needed- but I'd always start with the go gauge. Keep in mind that setting HS tighter than SAAMI spec may preclude certain factory ammo from chambering. [/QUOTE]
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