Rebarrel Savage 220

[Spcamno]

If I want to swap the barrel on a Savage 220 slug gun do I need both go and no-go headspace gauges or will I able to get away with just the "go" gauge?

Thanks

 

[tiriaq]

A GO gauge will tell you if the gun accepts cartridges. It will not tell you if headspace is excessive.

 

[jamesharrison]

I'd say you could make do with a no-go gauge & a bunch of different manufacturers cartridges, to ensure the ones you want to use will work.

 

[Spcamno]

A GO gauge will tell you if the gun accepts cartridges. It will not tell you if headspace is excessive.

Thanks for your post.

I aware that shot gun head spaced on the rim and if the bolt can close snug with a go gauge do you think it will work (I mean screw in the barrel with a go gauge in the action until it's snug then tighten the barrel nut)?

 

[Spcamno]

I'd say you could make do with a no-go gauge & a bunch of different manufacturers cartridges, to ensure the ones you want to use will work.

Thanks for your reply. Yeah that's a good idea need to do more research.

 

[tiriaq]

Thanks for your post.

I aware that shot gun head spaced on the rim and if the bolt can close snug with a go gauge do you think it will work (I mean screw in the barrel with a go gauge in the action until it's snug then tighten the barrel nut)?

I wouldn't tighten it snug on a GO gauge and then tighten the barrel nut. That might produce minimal headspace - might not be ideal in a shotgun - some rounds might not chamber. How tight are shotgun rim thickness tolerances? I'd be inclined to use a shim on the gauge and tighten down on that.

I suspect that headspacing tolerances in shotguns are nowhere near as demanding as in a rifle.

 

[Spcamno]

I wouldn't tighten it snug on a GO gauge and then tighten the barrel nut. That might produce minimal headspace - might not be ideal in a shotgun - some rounds might not chamber. How tight are shotgun rim thickness tolerances? I'd be inclined to use a shim on the gauge and tighten down on that.

I suspect that headspacing tolerances in shotguns are nowhere near as demanding as in a rifle.

Understood thanks.

How about the scotch tape trick on a GO gauge?

Not sure how accurate or safe it is but know a lot of guys put a layer of scotch tape on the back of the GO gauge to use as No-Go.

 

[tiriaq]

The important gauge is a FIELD.
A lot of serviceable used guns will accept a NO GO.
Personally, if a shotgun accepted a variety of standard cartridges, and if I could feel the difference a layer of tape on the head of a shell made, I'd be inclined to go with it.
Whatever you decide, you have to be comfortable with the results.

 

[Spcamno]

The important gauge is a FIELD.
A lot of serviceable used guns will accept a NO GO.
Personally, if a shotgun accepted a variety of standard cartridges, and if I could feel the difference a layer of tape on the head of a shell made, I'd be inclined to go with it.
Whatever you decide, you have to be comfortable with the results.

Thanks for your post again.

I more research I did the more confused I am lol.

Perhaps it may be easier to find a smith with 20ga headspace gauges to do the work.

Research continues lol.