M Montana Private Full Member Minuteman Feb 20, 2013 66 5 TX Apr 10, 2013 #1 Apr 10, 2013 #1 In a 7.62mm chamber should both a 7.62mm specific and .308 specific GO GAUGE allow the bolt to close? Should both a 7.62mm and .308 specific NO-GO GAUGE allow the bolt to close?
In a 7.62mm chamber should both a 7.62mm specific and .308 specific GO GAUGE allow the bolt to close? Should both a 7.62mm and .308 specific NO-GO GAUGE allow the bolt to close?
Wolfkin Private Full Member Minuteman Mar 15, 2008 10 1 Ohio Apr 10, 2013 #2 Apr 10, 2013 #2 herein is from Midway PTG Headspace No-Go Gage 5.56x45mm
SharpsNitro Full Member Full Member Minuteman Jan 22, 2013 1,013 551 Arizona Apr 10, 2013 #3 Apr 10, 2013 #3 A .308 No-Go gauge could allow the bolt to close in a 7.62x51 chamber. Read this link, it has a good explanation of the chamber and gage differences (and why it can be hazardous to use .308 ammo in an unchecked 7.62 chamber): http://www.303british.com/id36.html
A .308 No-Go gauge could allow the bolt to close in a 7.62x51 chamber. Read this link, it has a good explanation of the chamber and gage differences (and why it can be hazardous to use .308 ammo in an unchecked 7.62 chamber): http://www.303british.com/id36.html
M Montana Private Full Member Minuteman Feb 20, 2013 66 5 TX Apr 10, 2013 #4 Apr 10, 2013 #4 Sharpsnitro - Perfect. That is what I experienced, the .308 no go does allow the bolt to close on my 7.62mm rifle.
Sharpsnitro - Perfect. That is what I experienced, the .308 no go does allow the bolt to close on my 7.62mm rifle.