[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Headspace guages

Posted: 5/3/2009 4:55:45 PM EDT

I need to grab a set, had a couple of rounds blow out next to the rim like a .40KB. I'm sure Brownel's would have some, just wanted to know if any industry partners have some for sale.

Added: It could have just been weak brass but it was 2 rounds out of about 100 that blew and they were both Lake City brass that I had bought about 5 years ago and I reloaded them. No other signs of over pressure, no bulges around the brass, just both blew out a small area just above the rim, no rifle damage except it blew the mag out both times and bulged my favorite Colt 20 rounder. It fired other rounds after these two with no problems so I'm guessing weak brass. But I want to check the headspacing just to be sure.

Posted: 5/3/2009 5:11:13 PM EDT

[#1]

You need a field Gauge

If the gauge you find is not USGI does not have an ejector cut out, make sure you remove your ejector, otherwise you will get false readings

Posted: 5/4/2009 2:56:53 AM EDT

[#2]

If you can find a USGI Field Guage you do not need to remove the ejector. I think the -23 has the NSN and a guy in PA (bill ?) may still have them. He mainly deals with M1, M14 and other surplus rifle parts.

Posted: 5/4/2009 12:36:31 PM EDT

[#3]

Ok, thanks guys.

Posted: 5/4/2009 2:06:35 PM EDT

[#4]

Yeap Bill Ricca surplus still had a few of the USGI field guages last week when I ordered some.He said he is sell them fast so you better give him a call if you want one.The guages are listed on his site under collectables if I remember correctly.

Posted: 5/5/2009 9:32:26 PM EDT

[#5]

Have you checked the headspace of your cartridges? Your problems are more likely with the reloads than the chamber.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=456614

Posted: 5/6/2009 3:50:35 PM EDT

[#6]

Ok, anyone have contact info for Bill?

Ok, found his number, will give him a call tomorrow, thanks.

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