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<blockquote data-quote="Jcann" data-source="post: 3013773" data-attributes="member: 33119"><p>I’m not a gunsmith so please tell me if I’m incorrect.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Let’s say he does headspace with an unfired/unloaded Hornady cartridge and it’s a “go”; and let’s say the cartridge is at the maximum of the SAAMI cartridge specification of 1.5508” (headspace). What does he use for the “no go” gauge? Maximum SAAMI chamber specification is 1.551” (headspace). The op could end up with a chamber which is possibly too long causing loss of case longevity or worse.</p><p></p><p></p><p>If a true “no go” gauge allows the bolt into battery isn’t that informing the shooter that they have a chamber which is possibly too long and a field gauge should also be used?</p><p></p><p></p><p>It sounds to me like you are using a Hornady cartridge which should be within SAAMI cartridge specification as your “no go” gauge and some other cartridge as your “go” gauge.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I think I would rather use a tool for its intended use. Using different lots of Hornady ammo as my “no go” gauge doesn’t seem very reliable.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Doesn’t a “go” gauge make sure the chamber isn’t too short and a “no go” gauge make sure the chamber isn’t too long?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jcann, post: 3013773, member: 33119"] I’m not a gunsmith so please tell me if I’m incorrect. Let’s say he does headspace with an unfired/unloaded Hornady cartridge and it’s a “go”; and let’s say the cartridge is at the maximum of the SAAMI cartridge specification of 1.5508” (headspace). What does he use for the “no go” gauge? Maximum SAAMI chamber specification is 1.551” (headspace). The op could end up with a chamber which is possibly too long causing loss of case longevity or worse. If a true “no go” gauge allows the bolt into battery isn’t that informing the shooter that they have a chamber which is possibly too long and a field gauge should also be used? It sounds to me like you are using a Hornady cartridge which should be within SAAMI cartridge specification as your “no go” gauge and some other cartridge as your “go” gauge. I think I would rather use a tool for its intended use. Using different lots of Hornady ammo as my “no go” gauge doesn’t seem very reliable. Doesn’t a “go” gauge make sure the chamber isn’t too short and a “no go” gauge make sure the chamber isn’t too long? [/QUOTE]
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