Originally Posted by
msedward43
for some reason most civilian guages are rimmed and require you to pull the ejector and the extractor out to check a rifle.
Truly necessary? https://mansonreamers.com/using-mans...dspace-gauges/
When checking headspace, ideally the bolt or slide should be stripped of anything that could cause a false reading (extractor, ejector plunger). Practically speaking, this isn’t always possible. Suggestions are given below for each type of firearm. Needless to say, these checks must be done on an UNLOADED gun, with a clean chamber and bolt.
Rifles:
With the bolt locked open, carefully fit the rim of the gauge under the extractor and center the gauge within the action–with plunger-type ejectors, you’ll have to counteract the spring pressure to hold it central. Make sure the plunger can be pushed below the bolt face—it may be too long, or jammed with crud and protrude to give a false gauge reading. Slowly close the action on the gauge while holding it centered within the chamber. The action should fully close on the “GO” gauge; it should not close on the “NO GO” or “FIELD” gauge.
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