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kosmo113
Please explain headspace. Safety concerns. There are so many reasonably priced 8mm Mausers on the market right now I would like to buy one or more. The problem is the one's I've looked at bolts and recievers numbers don't match. I know one should have rifle checked by a gunsmith before purchasing but this is not possible. Is this something I could check with a gauge. Also are the gauges for one caliber or adjustible for more than one caliber. Thanks in advance.
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  • kosmo113
    Can someone explain the simple definition of headspace and how it is measured? Are there different measurement points taken for different types of guns? My wife says it is the empty space between my ears.[:D] I understand the concept, but I would like to have it explained so I will have a better understanding. Thanks!
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  • Tailgunner1954
    Does it stop at the top of the shoulder, or does it have a neck and bullet portion?
    Headspace guges will NOT have a neck / bullet section, the area where the primer would be is drilled out, and they will have a designation "GO", NO-GO, or "FIELD" on them.

    My guess at this time is that you have a display / promotinal dummy
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  • kosmo113
    IT DOES HAVE A BULLET PORTON AND NO PRIMER HOLE!
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  • Don McManus
    I have never seen a headspace gauge that includes a dummy bullet portion. All sets I have, including even .30 Carbine gauges do not simulate the bullet itself.

    Can you post a photo? It sounds interesting.
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  • Laredo Lefty
    Sounds like its a functioning dummy. They run these thru the guns to check for feeding, chambering, extraction & ejection.
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