Gunsmithing 6XC no go for 6.5 Creed

[Conrad]

Looking at building a 6.5 creed in the future for my brother in law. Considering using a prefit barrel and I already have no go gauges for 6XC and barrel vise, etc. I know these cartridges are very similar in dimensions so can I get away with using my 6xc gauges to set headspace? Or not recommended?

Thanks.

 

[rlwilson]

I would say no to using 6.5 CM for head spacing 6XC. Try chart that is attached.
http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/mate...nce-data/compatible-headspace-gauge-chart.pdf

 

[Conrad]

Other way around but thanks. I asked because I've read of people using a 6xc sizing die to bump shoulders on a 6.5 creed. Thanks for the help. Not like no go gauges cost much.

 

[Supersubes]

You could use a piece of XC brass for the purpose as well.

 

[supercorndogs]

never mind wrong subject.

 

[rlwilson]

Either way it is still NO.

 

[LRI]

This is where trying to save $40 can put you in the Emergency Room.

Dunno bout you but my deductibles far exceed that.

 

[ugsly308]

+ on what Chad said. I also prefer to be able to see the boobies while I touch them. Ill keep my eyesight.

Casey

 

[Edds]

Other way around but thanks. I asked because I've read of people using a 6xc sizing die to bump shoulders on a 6.5 creed. Thanks for the help. Not like no go gauges cost much.

A 6XC no go gauge will be about .040" shorter than a 6.5 Creedmoor go gauge. You wouldn't be able to chamber a Creedmoor cartridge if spaced with a 6XC gauge.

As for bumping shoulders on a 6.5 Creedmoor with a 6XC die, the 6XC die has a smaller diameter shoulder than a 6.5 Creedmoor. You could bump the shoulder but the case diameter would be sized smaller that it would if you full length sized it with a 6.5 Creedmoor die.

 

[Conrad]

10-4. Was a brief curiosity at the time of the original post. Thanks for the input.