7.62x54r headspace gauge - Jackson Area?

[Beltaine]

Like the subject says, I'm looking for someone with a field headspace gauge I can use to check the Mosin M44 I just got from AIM Surplus. Spent all afternoon tearing it down and cleaning up the cosmoline. Want to check headspace before I fire it.

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[Garufa]

If you are worried about it tie the rifle to a tree, load it and pull the trigger with a long string.

[Randy L]

I wouldn't worry to much I have had a few Nagants never gave them a second thought never heard of one blowing up the are built like a tank and the short ones sound like one too. I have tied a few guns I built from parts to an old tire an pulled the string on them if no bulged cases or hard to lift bolt handle I figure they are good to go.

[Guest HvyMtl]

Does the bolt and chamber/barrel number match? Typically no worries if matched.

Did you use the gauge for the firing pin?

[bajabuc]

shoot it...if the powder stains down the case neck 1/16 of an inch you're good to go...if it powder stains down the case neck 1/8 inch... not so good to go.

As always...anyone who believes my drivel about guns is just asking for trouble.

[bajabuc]

There's a field gauge on Ebay

[bonzii34]

If you are worried about it tie the rifle to a tree, load it and pull the trigger with a long string.

Lmao, i thought that was a joke till i saw post below talkin bout using a tire. Gotta love a mosin!

[Randy L]

I wonder if P.O Ackley ever did a blow up test on one I know he did test an Arisaka and found it as strong if not stronger than a 98 Mauser action