Hello, Quick question.
I have a Savage Model 12 BTCSS. I replaced the stock recoil lug with a heavier, ground version. Which of course required removing the barrel. Prior to this project I did the following:

1. Full length re-sized some .223 brass, loaded it and fired it in the rifle.
2. Then I neck turned the brass, prepped it in the usual fashion (trued primer pockets, case trimmed to -.020 of max length, chamfered inside and out, cleaned flash hole, etc, etc).

Now I have trued-up brass that was fire-formed to my rifle.

I used this brass to headspace the rifle when putting the barrel back on. I set it so when the bolt goes into battery there is a little tension (a drag if you will) as the bolt closes fully.

In terms of safety as well as accuracy, am I better off with this method or using a "Go-Gauge".

Oh, Happy Thanksgiving all.