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Jul 26, 2022 · There is an easy way to measure the headspace of your rifle--even if just for peace of mind. You'll need headspace gauges, precision-ground cartridge-shaped measuring tools. There are three kinds: three-gauge sets, multi-gauge sets and micrometer gauges.
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Oct 9, 2017 · Watch as Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, uses a Mauser 98 rifle in this presentation to demonstrate the process for checking headspace. He starts by taking the bolt out of the...
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Headspace refers to the mechanical interface whereby a cartridge stops moving forward when chambered. For bottleneck rifle cartridges, headspace is a reference distance between the bolt face and a reference line on the shoulder: The term “headspace” can refer to the rifle’s chamber dimensions, and the distance between a cartridge’s shoulder and its...
Above: Hornady Headspace Comparator Setwith custom plywood rack The Hornady Headspace Comparator Gage is a simple tool: you clamp it onto your digital calipers and read the “base to datum” value for a given headspace gage, shellcasing, or cartridge under test. Here’s a picture of measuring headspace using a headspace gage: With this gage, you can t...
L.E. Wilson has a product which enables you to use your existing L.E. Wilson case gages to validate and measure your sizing die setup. It’s called the L.E. Wilson Case Gage Depth Micrometer. With this tool, you can take precision readings of the depth of the back of the case rim relative to the back surface of the case gage. Here’s a video showing ...
The Short Action Custom Modular Headspace Comparator Setis similar to the Hornady Headspace Comparator in operation with the following differences: 1. Instead of interfacing the shoulder with a crisp hole edge, the SAC inserts have a bevel cut at the same angle as the cartridge or gage’s shoulder 2. The inserts have thru-holes that are specific to ...
Each of these tools has pros and cons! It’s likely that you’ll want to have a couple different types of tools on hand to take headspace measurements, especially if you’re doing any gunsmithing. I hope this guide has provided some valuable insights!
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Oct 26, 2021 · In this video, we'll look at three ways to measure headspace for bottleneck rifle cartridge systems. ------------------------------------------- Ultimate Reloader LLC / gavintoobe Disclaimer:...
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Feb 25, 2022 · This article explains the basics of headspace and shows how to measure headspace (and length to lands) in your barrels with precision. The article also explains how to adjust your full-length sizing dies to “bump the shoulder” as needed.
Jan 1, 2022 · MEASURING MEANINGFUL HEADSPACE: Properly speaking, and for safety purposes, one measures “headspace” as the difference between the length of a standard cartridge, as represented by a gage, and the gun’s actual chamber length, when the head of the cartridge is flush against the bolt face.
May 18, 2011 · Basics to correctly measuring headspace on the Thompson Center break open guns. Using our custom tools, anyone can now measure and correct headspace on most ...
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