Case Gauge for Wylde chamber?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Case Gauge for Wylde chamber?

Posted: 11/21/2012 10:04:05 AM EDT

I want to order a case gauge for my 3 ARs. One is 7.62, One is 5.56, No problem with those. My third is .223/5.56 Wylde chamber. Does that take a seperate gauge due to the chamber being slightly differant? I looked on Brownells and they had one listed that said .223/5.56 Wylde. So that threw me off as to if it takes a specific gauge. Barrel is a new Wilson stainless, 20 inch. RRA Predator. Reloading on a Redding Big Boss and national match FL dies.

Posted: 11/21/2012 10:06:18 AM EDT

[#1]

I use a regular .223 case gauge for all three chambers. The Dillon gauge works great.

For future reference, all three chambers use the same specs for cases. (.223 / 5.56mm / Wylde)

Posted: 11/21/2012 10:15:47 AM EDT

[#2]

IIRC, the differences for a Wylde are in the throat - lead angle and freebore. The chamber, shoulder and neck are no different.

You can look it up online.

Posted: 11/21/2012 10:51:08 AM EDT

[#3]

Looking at this diagram it looks like the chamber is differant?

http://i.imgur.com/2lnLV.jpg

Hope i did the link right, First time.

Posted: 11/21/2012 11:15:52 AM EDT

[#4]

Another link showing AR chamber reamer dimensions"http://ar15barrels.com/data/223-556.pdf

Posted: 11/21/2012 11:35:48 AM EDT

[#5]

Thanks! That will save me from buying a third gauge. Have a happy Turkey Day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: 11/21/2012 5:13:28 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Thanks! That will save me from buying a third gauge. Have a happy Turkey Day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I could have saved you from buying the first. And I have all my fingers intact.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Case Gauge for Wylde chamber?

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