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Using cases as headspace gauges.
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<blockquote data-quote="Trickymissfit" data-source="post: 842266" data-attributes="member: 25383"><p>I know guys that use a case to set their headspace with all the time. Sometimes with a wildcat it's the only way. Now most of these guys are putting a small piece of Scotch Tape on the case head which to me is defeating the idea. In something like a Savage, the barrel is actually pulled forward .003" to .006" when you tighten the nut anyway. I use a Forster gauge most of the time, but not always . (sometimes you simply can't get a gauge). Other times I have made my own (not rocket science). I used to know a couple guys that made their own adjustable ones that were pretty slick. </p><p> </p><p>With my 6/250AI, I use a sized case that headspaces about .0025" to .003" short (on purpose). Tighten the barrel to get a good lockup on the shoulder with the bolt closed of course. Then tighten the nut for about .0045" of forward movement. Never had an issue. </p><p>gary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trickymissfit, post: 842266, member: 25383"] I know guys that use a case to set their headspace with all the time. Sometimes with a wildcat it's the only way. Now most of these guys are putting a small piece of Scotch Tape on the case head which to me is defeating the idea. In something like a Savage, the barrel is actually pulled forward .003" to .006" when you tighten the nut anyway. I use a Forster gauge most of the time, but not always . (sometimes you simply can't get a gauge). Other times I have made my own (not rocket science). I used to know a couple guys that made their own adjustable ones that were pretty slick. With my 6/250AI, I use a sized case that headspaces about .0025" to .003" short (on purpose). Tighten the barrel to get a good lockup on the shoulder with the bolt closed of course. Then tighten the nut for about .0045" of forward movement. Never had an issue. gary [/QUOTE]
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