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[BarrelNuts]

Saw on a few videos where folks were using a piece of tape on the back of their go gauge to add the extra .00-whatever length to the gauge instead of buying a no-go gauge. What I've done that works for me is having a hole drilled into my workbench that the handle on my action wrench slides into snugly. After tightening the wrench down I slide it into the hold and it acts like a barrel vise just from the other side. For putting the barrel on I just back the screw out of the action wrench to allow the bolt to move in the action and proceed.

[lrshooting]

Saw on a few videos where folks were using a piece of tape on the back of their go gauge to add the extra .00-whatever length to the gauge instead of buying a no-go gauge. What I've done that works for me is having a hole drilled into my workbench that the handle on my action wrench slides into snugly. After tightening the wrench down I slide it into the hold and it acts like a barrel vise just from the other side. For putting the barrel on I just back the screw out of the action wrench to allow the bolt to move in the action and proceed.

Ive heard of the tape, I just dont trust myself more than anything. Id measure thickness and all that, but Id still be worried I might have something wrong. Depends on your experience level I suppose. Mine is very low...

[foxx]

Ive heard of the tape, I just dont trust myself more than anything. Id measure thickness and all that, but Id still be worried I might have something wrong. Depends on your experience level I suppose. Mine is very low...

Don't worry about it. If the bolt closes on the go gage easily, and only closes 1/2 way with a piece of tape on it, you can't go wrong. Just make sure the tape is not doubled-up or wrapped over the edges. It will make more sense to you after you do it. The only reason I would bother with a no-go is if I was doing a whole lot of barrel installations and didn't want to "fuss" with the tape. Also, if a cartridge extracts properly when you are done, it's just more confirmation that all is okay.

[lrshooting]

Don't worry about it. If the bolt closes on the go gage easily, and only closes 1/2 way with a piece of tape on it, you can't go wrong. Just make sure the tape is not doubled-up or wrapped over the edges. It will make more sense to you after you do it. The only reason I would bother with a no-go is if I was doing a whole lot of barrel installations and didn't want to "fuss" with the tape. Also, if a cartridge extracts properly when you are done, it's just more confirmation that all is okay.

I see...well that was a waste of 30$. Oh well I guess. Good thing here is we kind of tool share in the community with smaller equipment like the torque wrenches, gauges, scope ring lapping tools, etc. So im sure they will get used at some point.Thanks btw.

[BarrelNuts]

I see...well that was a waste of 30$. Oh well I guess. Good thing here is we kind of tool share in the community with smaller equipment like the torque wrenches, gauges, scope ring lapping tools, etc. So im sure they will get used at some point.Thanks btw.

Like guns, one can never have too many tools... if you use it, its worth it. Every time I buy a new tool/gauge/etc I think of the scene from Grand Torino where Clint Eastwood explains to the kid that his garage full of tools was acquired over an entire lifetime... I may only need a particular tool or jig once; but someone else may need it. Not to mention the satisfaction from knowing whenever someone needs something done and are in a bind that you just happen to have the right tool to help them out.