Mosin Go, No-Go

[Skyler76]

What's the best way to test head space on a Mosin? I thought go, no-gos were best but J&G (Granite Bay) just told me, they are rarely out and you can do it with live ammo (I'm assuming he doesn't mean "if it blows up it was out"). I have two m44s to test and he wants $25 a piece. I figure i'd be better off buying the gauges if I can't find a cheaper way as all he said he would do is do his 'other' check and test fire.

[Lucky Scott]

Use the gauge, (go/no go) thats fine.

[mauser98k]

all you really need is the "field" gauge. if the bolt closes on that don't fire it. if it doesn't close then it's good to go.

[Milsurp Collector]

See http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting...pace/index.asp

It also has links to some gauge suppliers.

[Skyler76]

Thanks folks!

[jr916]

I'd go with okiegauges.com, they have the coin-style gauges that don't require you to remove the extractor and the set of all three gauges is $50, with free shipping. I had a great experience buying from them.

[gunboat]

Add about .010 " of shims to an empty case -- If the bolt closes have it checked with actual gages.