Headspace gauges for m1a

[WAREWOLF]

Hey everyone

Just wonder what headspace gauges would I need to check headspace on a Springfield M1a in .308

And where can I get them.

Thanks

 

[tiriaq]

Full set would be Go, No Go and Field.
Brownells sells them.

 

[Claven2]

If it's an SAI M1A, you should never need a field gauge. You only need a field gauge with GI guns and Norincos.

 

[Claven2]

PS: Many gunsmiths will check your headspace for WAY WAY WAY cheaper than a gauge set - some will even do it for free.

 

[tiriaq]

PS: Many gunsmiths will check your headspace for WAY WAY WAY cheaper than a gauge set - some will even do it for free.

Yes.

 

[WAREWOLF]

Thanks guys. I just like having a set on hand sometimes

 

[verminaard]

Full set would be Go, No Go and Field.
Brownells sells them.

Yup, and they have all forester headspace gauges on sale right now too.

 

[WAREWOLF]

What sizes should I be looking for and should i get .308 gauges or 7.62x51 gauges

 

[GUB]

Full set of match rifle .308 Forster Gage set is 11 pieces
1.630-1.640
Check out Tony Ben vids.. he gives you what you should be spacing at

 

[WAREWOLF]

Full set of match rifle .308 Forster Gage set is 11 pieces
1.630-1.640
Check out Tony Ben vids.. he gives you what you should be spacing at

Thanks I will check his vids out

 

[GUB]

Found them 1.630-1.636

NATO is minimum 1.6355 maximum 1.6455

 

[verminaard]

What sizes should I be looking for and should i get .308 gauges or 7.62x51 gauges

Depends on... how specific you want to be with headspace, are you reloading, what ammo you plan on shooting (ie just 308), etc..
A few years ago I got a 3 pack which had 308 go/no go/field, and then I added 7.62 field. Those are all I have needed to this point.

 

[WAREWOLF]

Found them 1.630-1.636

NATO is minimum 1.6355 maximum 1.6455

Thank you

 

[WAREWOLF]

Depends on... how specific you want to be with headspace, are you reloading, what ammo you plan on shooting (ie just 308), etc..
A few years ago I got a 3 pack which had 308 go/no go/field, and then I added 7.62 field. Those are all I have needed to this point.

Sound about what I am looking for just like to keep track of certain things

 

[GUB]

But if you are dropping in a U.S./ Israeli bolt into a Chinese receiver and want to, have to lap the bolt lugs
Nice to know where you are at for HS
Chinese gun..stock parts.. just shoot