Hey guys, recently acquired an old 1898 Swedish Mauser. The previous owner had not fired it, however I would like to since that's what guns are for! 6.5X55 and Numbers matching it appears to be in great condition. Plan on taking a closer look this week. That being said, I would normally check the headspace with go/no-go/field gauges and the like. However, when doing some research I came across this site and it said that often the no-go gauge will fit the Mauser yet they are still perfectly safe to shoot:
Am I go to go with checking and just making sure that "field" doesn't fit. If that's the case any other precautions besides a good cleaning/oiling/inspection?
Guy said I should fire it from a bench with a string to be safe... but I feel like he is just being over cautious. I have never done this with any of my C&R's before; usually just bring them to the range.
Thoughts?
1896 Swedish Mauser
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Am I go to go with checking and just making sure that "field" doesn't fit. If that's the case any other precautions besides a good cleaning/oiling/inspection?
Guy said I should fire it from a bench with a string to be safe... but I feel like he is just being over cautious. I have never done this with any of my C&R's before; usually just bring them to the range.
Thoughts?