Do Headspace Gauge brands matter

[oley55]

For a non-professional swapping Savage barrels, does one brand of headspace gauges matter over another, i.e. Forster or Clymer?

[Dave Hoback]

No, any of the trusted brands will do their job.

[sharpshooter]

I have found that they vary from different manufacturers, but they are still within the tolerance range of gauges.

[Ted_Feasel]

For a non-professional swapping Savage barrels, does one brand of headspace gauges matter over another, i.e. Forster or Clymer?

I like clymer but no, they are all so close. You do want to stick with same brand/set for go and no go. Buy a set of go/no goes that were produced together and not for example clymer go and forester no go.

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[Dave Hoback]

I actually only use a “Go” gauge. Then I cut a shim from .003” or .004” feeler gauge, and shape it the same diameter as the base of the Go gauge.

[Ted_Feasel]

I actually only use a “Go” gauge. Then I cut a shim from .003” or .004” feeler gauge, and shape it the same diameter as the base of the Go gauge.

I've heard of folks doing that, i recon it would save you the cost of the no go.. I've never measured with a mic the difference between go/no go.. I'll have to try that and cut a feeler to match.. seems sound enough:)

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[000Robert]

I actually only use a “Go” gauge. Then I cut a shim from .003” or .004” feeler gauge, and shape it the same diameter as the base of the Go gauge.

Good idea! Feeler gauges come in handy for many things.

[azguy]

It never stops amazing me that when someone who is trying to learn how to work on their own gun that people who he believes really know would offer such crude advise.

[gbflyer]

It never stops amazing me that when someone who is trying to learn how to work on their own gun that people who he believes really know would offer such crude advise.

So you’re saying you don’t approve of a piece of scotch tape on the base of the go - gauge for no-go either?

[Axlrod]

It never stops amazing me that when someone who is trying to learn how to work on their own gun that people who he believes really know would offer such crude advise.

I buy both everytime - cheap insurance for me. But I know a very reputable custom gun maker that uses shim stock for setting headspace on shouldered barrels for competition guns, when he wants a specific non- saami headspace.

[GaCop]

I actually only use a “Go” gauge. Then I cut a shim from .003” or .004” feeler gauge, and shape it the same diameter as the base of the Go gauge.

+1 same here.

[Ted_Feasel]

Just measured my go/no goes 6.5 creedmoor at a difference .0035, my 308 .003, 22/250 .004.

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[Ted_Feasel]

As far as brands I've always used clymer and forster.. I'm sure there are several worthwhile brands

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[Ted_Feasel]

That's a .024.. dead on, .0015 dead on. These are probably 25+ year old set

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[Ted_Feasel]

That's equipment used, I checked 3 other sizes and all were dead on:)

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[oley55]

I guess a 'No Name' brand Made in the USA means they were too embarrassed to put their name on it.