
Originally Posted by
turnero
I use the Forster gauges and have declared a few rifles as "unsafe to fire" because it closed on the field gauge.
Now my questions is, Is it still possible that those rifles will not close when using a USGI FIELD? There by making it still safe to fire?
Yes, some may close on a .223 Rem FIELD but not a USGI FIELD.
USGI FIELD is 1.4730"
.223 Rem FIELD is 1.4700"
As mentioned USGI 5.56mm FIELD is more forgiving.
Just for shits and giggles a M249 SAW 5.56mm FIELD is 1.50216" which is why I have repeating have said not to reload or shoot reloads that are from military brass that has gone through a M249 SAW or any belt fed machinegun.
Chief Armorer for Elite Shooting Sports in Manassas VA
Chief Armorer for Corp Arms (FFL 07-08/SOT 02)
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