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Unread 10-23-2017, 09:45 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Mark View Post
Hi, I found that when setting up the head space in the new barrel that I couldn't find a case that was on. 754". So used a case that was 0.750" and used a piece of paper as a feeler Guage as it is 0.004"thick. Shown in photo.
Perhaps Military Ammo has crimped primers to make up for the variations in head space, maybe a reasonable knowledgeable members may be able to let us know.
No, crimped primers would not "make up" for headspace.
Military weapons would have correct head space, and if a problem developed, they would have been repaired.

To the comment above, on suitability of your make shift head space gage, while much better than nothing- a guy who can thread and turn a barrel can make a steel head space gage without problem.

Should be a quick and easy project, dimensions are to be found on line.
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