Source for .303 guages and tools?
- Thread starter Tyler
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For what model of .303?????????????????????
For a Number 4, you can make a really decent front-sight adjustment tool from a Number 2 Philips screwdriver: just saw off the Philips part and put a slot with your saw in the straight shank you now have. Works fine.
Sometimes you can find used gauges at a gun show, but always check the gauges with a GOOD micrometer, as many of them have been heavily used. I have a .304 gauge that actually mikes .301: how many bores has that baby been into?
For a headspace gauge, you can get them from Clymer Reamers in the States or from several other sources. Minimum was .064, maximum was .074. You can fake a headspace gauge with aluminum foil and a max cartridge: DIZ ammo almost all gauged max rim thickness (.063) or VERY close.
There are a number of tools described in the army book. PM me if you need more info.
For a Number 4, you can make a really decent front-sight adjustment tool from a Number 2 Philips screwdriver: just saw off the Philips part and put a slot with your saw in the straight shank you now have. Works fine.
Sometimes you can find used gauges at a gun show, but always check the gauges with a GOOD micrometer, as many of them have been heavily used. I have a .304 gauge that actually mikes .301: how many bores has that baby been into?
For a headspace gauge, you can get them from Clymer Reamers in the States or from several other sources. Minimum was .064, maximum was .074. You can fake a headspace gauge with aluminum foil and a max cartridge: DIZ ammo almost all gauged max rim thickness (.063) or VERY close.
There are a number of tools described in the army book. PM me if you need more info.
Yup, basically that's it: every gauge has to be checked with a gauge of known accuracy, so you can establish the accuracy of the gauge you have. the only way around that is to buy brand-new gauges and hope that the factory thought to check them against masters!
But 25 bucks spent on a micrometer can give you a lifetime of accurate measurement.
Okay a Number 4 Mark 1...... I have some info on those and will PM you iwth it as soon as the local library re-opens. Ready yourself for a big download on Tuesday.
But 25 bucks spent on a micrometer can give you a lifetime of accurate measurement.
Okay a Number 4 Mark 1...... I have some info on those and will PM you iwth it as soon as the local library re-opens. Ready yourself for a big download on Tuesday.
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- NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
I have some No GO gauges and front sight adjustment tools ,PM for details.
maple_leaf_eh
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
On the topic of front sight tools, like Smellie posted cut the tip off a screwdriver and saw a slot. The Brits made it a reverse screwhead, so ordinary soldiers couldn't change zeros. The other tool is a gear or windshield wiper arm puller. Once you have loosened the screw, you need to nudge the sight leftish or rightish. Fumble fingers and hammer taps are unscientific.
The business of gauges is a overly cautious. I doubt very many CGN members have more than one headspace gauge, never mind one for each gun. No.4s are a special case because of the removeable bolt head, but it is almost a nonproblem. If the bolt won't close on an empty chamber, turn the bolt head one revolution and try again. If it spits brass or shows signs, get a smaller number bolt head (I think smaller is tighter ....).
The business of gauges is a overly cautious. I doubt very many CGN members have more than one headspace gauge, never mind one for each gun. No.4s are a special case because of the removeable bolt head, but it is almost a nonproblem. If the bolt won't close on an empty chamber, turn the bolt head one revolution and try again. If it spits brass or shows signs, get a smaller number bolt head (I think smaller is tighter ....).
stencollector
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- shilo MB, the armpit of Canada
The no4s only went from 0 to 3. It is always nice to have a couple no3s kicking around. My no4mk1*(T) is currently on a no2 bolthead.
The Cno7 .22 cals went from 0 to 5.
The Cno7 .22 cals went from 0 to 5.
stencollector
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- shilo MB, the armpit of Canada
smellie said:
What country made the 00, 4 and 5? These parts are certainly not reflected in the Cdn manuals. Is there a point at which the receiver stretch (providing thats where the elongation is occuring) can start to get dangerous?
