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The Basics, Starting Out
Misfires with a specific ammo
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<blockquote data-quote="xsn10s" data-source="post: 2484712" data-attributes="member: 95344"><p>Scotch tape is roughly .002"-.003" thick. So if you stick it to the base (of an unfired case) and carefully trim any overhang it can help check headspace. You need to take out the firing pin assembly so you can feel any tension while closing the bolt. On a Winchester pre 64 type or Mauser I slide the case under the claw and then insert the case and bolt back into the action. Pay attention as you slowly close the bolt for resistance. If there is no resistance pull the bolt out and stick another piece of tape onto the first piece and trim. Repeat until you feel tension. It's not perfect but it can give you an idea in the differences of the ammo's dimensions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="xsn10s, post: 2484712, member: 95344"] Scotch tape is roughly .002"-.003" thick. So if you stick it to the base (of an unfired case) and carefully trim any overhang it can help check headspace. You need to take out the firing pin assembly so you can feel any tension while closing the bolt. On a Winchester pre 64 type or Mauser I slide the case under the claw and then insert the case and bolt back into the action. Pay attention as you slowly close the bolt for resistance. If there is no resistance pull the bolt out and stick another piece of tape onto the first piece and trim. Repeat until you feel tension. It's not perfect but it can give you an idea in the differences of the ammo's dimensions. [/QUOTE]
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