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  1. October 31st, 2007, 02:23 PM #1
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    Default Checking Headspace

    I'm looking at purchasing a couple of different C&R rifles, and have a question about checking headspace.

    Is this something that I can do myself, or is it something that I need a gunsmith to do. If it's something that I need a gunsmith for, how much does it normally cost (range)? If I buy an inexpensive (~$80) Mosin, will it still be inexpensive after getting the headspace checked?

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    Default Re: Checking Headspace

    I am pretty sure there are gauges $30-$40 that can do it for you.
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    Default Re: Checking Headspace

    Brownell's sells headspace gauges that this link should take you to.
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    Default Re: Checking Headspace

    I would call around to a few 'smiths first....a reputable smith should only charge a few bucks to check headspace IF he has the proper gauges and give your rifle a once over.

    I have .308's and .30-06 gauges (many builds and re-barrel jobs)...they run around $30-$40 a set, I have checked numerous rifles for friends also.
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    Default Re: Checking Headspace

    There's been a great deal of discussion about this already, most of it concerning the Mosin-Nagant rifle family. Please check these links when you have a fair amount of reading time:

    http://www.pafoa.org/forum/rifles-42...-question.html
    http://groups.google.com/groups?as_q...=2007&safe=off
    http://www.google.com/search?complet...ace%22&spell=1
    http://www.google.com/search?complet...=Google+Search
    http://www.switchbarrel.com/Head.htm
    http://www.pafoa.org/forum/rifles-42...lus-rifle.html
    http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/Gun...x?p=0&t=1&i=41

    You should be able to buy a button-style gauge for about $20, assuming you aren't successful finding anyone with a gauge near you.

    Gauge sources:
    http://www.clymertool.com/headspac/index.html
    https://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/st...il.aspx?p=6635
    http://www.pacifictoolandgauge.com/gauges.asp
    http://www.midwayusa.com/
    http://www.google.com/search?complet...24&btnG=Search
    Last edited by PA Rifleman; October 31st, 2007 at 05:56 PM. Reason: Add HS cost
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