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Short version of back story - took a bubba'd gun on trade as a project with a trash barrel. Savage Axis 223. I have a replacement takeoff barrel coming, and have the tools to do this install.What I'm assuming I need is the go/no go gauge for 223. However, if I were to use a 223 wylde go/no go, would it give me the ability to use 5.56, or would the chamber need to be cut with that reamer as well? Might be a dumb question, but just had the idea and wanted to see if it was possible.
They all have the same case base to datum distance so they all use the same headspace gages. The differences are in the throat.
....and you really only need a GO gage
Why don't you get a no go for the chamber you have.
I usually get both the go/no go gages.
As mentioned, the Wylde should be the same gages, the difference is the throat, allowing you to shoot 5.56 NATO cartridges without over pressure issues.
At4rxj,
I tried to send you a PM, and respond to your wanted thread.
When i'm doing a rifle that the gages are going to be one use, i rent them from 4D Reamer Rental.
I've used them several times, including reamers, and been very happy with them!
Thanks for all the help!