Gunsmithing Go/No-Go rental?

[woogie_man]

Is there any where that rents out or lands out gauges? Planning on replacing a 6.5 creedmoor barrel on my howa. Have been looking, and while the $70 from Pacific tool isnt horrible.....for a one time install that is a bit much.

Does anyone have any thoughts or options?

Thanks

 

[JMGlasgow]

Just buy the go gauge and add a piece of scotch tape to the back end to make it a no go.

Each layer will add about .002" and a no go is +.004"

 

[AIAW]

Don't buy one from PTG though!

Manson preferably, Forster second. Clymer is good too. Just my opinion (after being screwed by PTG multiple times in the past - with gauges and reamers).

 

[chaosgadoury]

6.5mm Creedmoor

www.ReamerRentals.com

I used them once it it worked out well. Depending on stock you may have to wait a few days to get what you want shipped.

 

[woogie_man]

Manson is showing $35 through brownells, which is much better that others.

Will take that in mind with the scotch tape for a no-go.

 

[woogie_man]

6.5mm Creedmoor

www.ReamerRentals.com

I used them once it it worked out well. Depending on stock you may have to wait a few days to get what you want shipped.

Thanks! Will strongly consider that.

How exactly does that system work? The site on my phone looks a bit off and not very well set up.

 

[ESBVader]

Here's an option as well. They carry reamers as well as Go-No Go Gauges for rent.

Rifle Archives - 4D Reamer Rentals

Refers to reamers that are made for use in a rifle barrel. There are three basic types of rifle cartridges, Bottle-neck rimless (and semi-rimless), Rimmed, and Belted Magnum. All are included under the general heading of rifle. Standard chamber reamers include all the features of the chamber...

4drentals.com

 

[Average guy]

Check with Northland Shooters supply. They stock Manson gauges. If I remember correctly the price was around $25.

 

[woogie_man]

Thanks for the help guys. For around $30 I can get a go gauge.......in your minds would it be better to just own the gauge to check the barrel from time to time?

 

[JMGlasgow]

If you're going to replace the barrel more than once it's worth buying a go gauge.

 

[Steel head]

Just buy the go gauge and add a piece of scotch tape to the back end to make it a no go.

Each layer will add about .002" and a no go is +.004"

This.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

Not sure what your timeline is, but I have a both the go and no/go I'll send you for free, you pay shipping. Send me a PM if you're interested.

 

[Pinmaster]

Don't buy one from PTG though!

Manson preferably, Forster second. Clymer is good too. Just my opinion (after being screwed by PTG multiple times in the past - with gauges and reamers).

What were the issues with PTG gauges? I have a go gauge of theirs that seems "iffy"

 

[woogie_man]

You have a message MN.

Would assume once the barrel is on and tight, there wouldn't be a need for the gauge after.

 

[AIAW]

What were the issues with PTG gauges? I have a go gauge of theirs that seems "iffy"

Mixed quality when pertaining to specs. Some thousandths long, some short. Just shitty attention to detail and QA before shipping. Same deal with their reamers for quite some time also.

 

[Pinmaster]

Mixed quality when pertaining to specs. Some thousandths long, some short. Just shitty attention to detail and QA before shipping. Same deal with their reamers for quite some time also.

Thanks for that... My GO seems long I only have one set of PTG gauges and may ditch them and get another brand.

 

[canezach]

I bought go and no go gauges since I'm constantly swapping barrels on a Bighorn TL3 and the 6.5 Creedmoor gauges work with 6, 6.5, and 25 Creedmoor. For me it's just easier to have them on hand. I have witness marks on the action and barrels, but I still check headspace with the gauges for peace of mind

 

[Sil17sd]

I bought go and no go gauges since I'm constantly swapping barrels on a Bighorn TL3 and the 6.5 Creedmoor gauges work with 6, 6.5, and 25 Creedmoor. For me it's just easier to have them on hand. I have witness marks on the action and barrels, but I still check headspace with the gauges for peace of mind

Every single time you go back to previously installed barrel?

I checked mine the first time i put
a new barrel on and never checked them again

 

[canezach]

Every single time you go back to previously installed barrel?

I checked mine the first time and never checked again

I do, but it's more OCD than a necessity. Besides, it takes a few seconds to throw the gauges in and check. I know I can skip it, if I wanted to. After numerous barrel swaps, they've never failed to headspace correctly once I've re-installed a barrel and torqued it down.

 

[Sil17sd]

I do, but it's more OCD than a necessity. Besides, it takes a few seconds to throw the gauges in and check. I know I can skip it, if I wanted to. After numerous barrel swaps, they've never failed to headspace correctly once I've re-installed a barrel and torqued it down.

Yeah if i had no-gos i might throw them in as well but i do the tape trick on my gos so its not quite as easy.

 

[woogie_man]

Thanks to Mnmulshia for offering to send some gauges over. Once the barre gets here I will be able to save a few bucks on gunsmith fees.