7.62x54 headspace gauging

[basso]

Mistakenly posted this to general firearms, I think it belongs here.

Anyone know of a shop in central MA that will gauge a Mosin for a few bucks? Don't really want to spend $25 for a no-go gauge that I'll only use once.

 

[50 BMG]

I have one, sign up for the shoot at Holbrook on the 29th and we can check it there

 

[basso]

50 BMG, thanks for the offer but I'll be running a model rocketry shoot for my sons' cub scout pack on the 29th.

 

[50 BMG]

P.M. me your address and I will mail them to you. I am sure you will return them. If not you will need a bigger rocket to get far enough away for me not to find you

You MUST remove the extractor to properly check the head space so soak the bolt head in penetrating oil. You will need a punch and a hammer. If you don't take the extractor off the gauges are useless.

 

[George D]

I have the Brownells go/no go gauge and never remember anything about the extractor being pulled. Why does it have to be removed?

 

[50 BMG]

I have the Brownells go/no go gauge and never remember anything about the extractor being pulled. Why does it have to be removed?

Here ya go George:http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/headspace/index.asp