Gunsmithing Are All Headspace Gauges Created Equal ?

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I have some that are from different makers for the same caliber. All you have to do is measure them to see they are within specs.
 
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FisherT&C said:
They may all be slightly different. The general rule with headspace gauges is not to mix brands to make a Go/ No Go set.
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I agree but that wasn't always or is the case where supply isn't meeting demand. So, measure twice headspace once. I've not experienced a problem with gauges from two different manufactures. As long as they are within specs than WTF. Hell, I've measured new brass cases that were within tolerances. Probably for good reason. :)
 
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On a side note who sells ring gauges to check the go/nogo gauges ? We just had an issue with rented 17 fireball gauges the reamer print give the case size with a certain ring gauge .
 
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smoothy8500 said:
They make them....but you're going to pay through the nose for it.

If you don't trust your gauges (dropped/damaged), toss them and buy new ones from a qualified mfr.
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Well I recently had a Forster 1.4636 nato 5.56 GO gauge not close on a brand new ar barrel and bolt. Yes i removed spring/extractor.

Sent it to Noveske and their PTG set chambers the 1.4636/1.4646/1.4656 gauges.

Guess i should toss the Forster gauge. Apparent PTG’s service sucks and Manson is the way to go. Thoughts?
 
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