Head space gauges and field gauges...

[Sgt Striker]

Does anyone here know where I can purchase head space and field gauges for 30-06 and 308?

Thanks in advance.

 

[gunster-old]

Try Brownells at this link;

http://www.brownells.com/

 

[Sgt Striker]

Is one maker any better than another??? (and thanks for the link )

 

[sunray]

Headspace guages can definitely be had from Brownell's. Either Forster or Cylmer. Both of equal quality. Brownell's doesn't always have the whole set from both makers though. There is no such thing as 'field guages' though. There's a Go, No-Go and Field.
If you're just checking headspace, as opposed to changing a barrel, you only need the No-Go and Field. If you're changing barrels, you'll want the whole set. They run $25 or $30 USD each. You'll need a set for each cartridge.

 

[tiriaq]

There is no such thing as 'field guages' though.

I don't know - I have field gauges in .308, 8x57....
It is considered to be a good idea to avoid mixing gauges by different makers to make up a set.

 

[prosper]

You can get away with just a 'go' gauge in most cases. Stick a piece of scotch tape to the back of it, and voila! No-go gauge!

 

[sunray]

"...I have field gauges..." Still a headspace guage.
"...scotch tape..." No you don't. You have a Go guage with a bit of tape that will compress on it.

 

[tiriaq]

"...I have field gauges..." Still a headspace guage.

Of course its a headspace gauge. What's a guage?