8mm mauser head space

[my82cam]

My uncle gave me his sporter mauser that he used to hunt with when he was younger, the bolt was missing!  I got a new bolt for it and it fits great, but I need to check the head spacing.  Does anyone have a go-no-go gauge for one of these? want to make sure it is safe to fire before I shoot it.  I thought about using some tape between the shell and bolt face, but I don't know how much clearance is supposed to be there, so, making shims isn't likely to tell me much unless someone can tell me the spec! Thanks

[my82cam]

It will close on 0.008 but not on 0.016, I made shims from paper.  

 

[gregintenn]

Google 8mm Mauser saami. The difference in minimum and maximum headspace dimensions is .01".

I'd think you're good to go, but I'd prefer you form your own opinion.

[Sunfish]

I have a set of gauges. I will let you borrow/use if you can wait until the weekend. PM me

[my82cam]

Sunfish, sent ya a message, thanks!

 

[gregintenn]

Did it check out o.k.?