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Thread: 8 mm Mauser gauge lengths

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    Boolit Master

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    8 mm Mauser gauge lengths

    Do anyone know the lengths of the following 8MM chamber gauges:

    Go

    No-Go

    Field

    Thanks

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    Boolit Master

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    I have 2 GO gauges 1= 1.874 the other = 1.8743
    The NO-GO = 1.880
    Do not have a field gauge

    Larry

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    Found a picture of a Forester 8MM field gauge. Looks like 1.8843". I have a Mauser that will close on a No-Go gauge. I placed a 0.005" piece of tape over the end and I have plenty of bolt left before it closes. Looks like I am measuring between No-Go and Field gauge. Should be OK.

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    It should be OK with moderate loads.
    But ? Do you reload ?
    If so, then just neck size and you will be fine.
    But it might be a good idea to check the bolt lug surface engagement.
    Make sure Both front lugs are hitting and hitting evenly.
    Just because it stops on a no-go or field, does not mean everything is up to snuff or square, especially if it is not the original bolt, or the receiver has any set back.

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    Boolit Master

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    Quote Originally Posted by LAGS View Post
    It should be OK with moderate loads.
    But ? Do you reload ?
    If so, then just neck size and you will be fine.
    But it might be a good idea to check the bolt lug surface engagement.
    Make sure Both front lugs are hitting and hitting evenly.
    Just because it stops on a no-go or field, does not mean everything is up to snuff or square, especially if it is not the original bolt, or the receiver has any set back.
    very good advice. Thank you

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