Go Gauge Loose

[markT]

New Pacific Tool / Go Gauge in 6 BR / inserted it in new Shelin barrel ( not threaded into action) just to see if it would "go" the Go Gauge seems like it is undersized on the diameter as I can "wiggle" it. Is this normal? Or is the Go Gauge just for "length" ( head space).?

 

[rwj]

Their primary purpose is for headspace. PTG could inform you if the gauges they supply are tapered like a case. Though from a different supplier, the ones I have are not tapered.

 

[Dgd6mm]

Maybe the chamber is too big.

Sorry mark, I was kidding when I posted this. I have gauges for every cartridge I shoot even my Competition Match barrels. All of them have a touch of wiggle. I do check before I install. My first set of 6br gauges I had to send back they were mismarked and not 6br. They were replaced with the correct gauges.
Always check.

 

[SKWERLZ]

Yes it’s a gauge for the bolt face to datum.
side to side slop is normal

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Go/No-Go gauges are not intended to check diameter at all. I use cellophane tape around the gauge to make them a better fit. You don't want it too tight as it may affect your ability to accurately measure protrusion while cutting a chamber. It needs to bottom freely but side wiggle can cause it to cock in the chamber and cause a mistake. Some have a groove in them. It'd be a perfect place for an o-ring...if I could find one that made it a good fit. Lol!

 

[RegionRat]

Agree with the others, Go-No-Go chamber gages are not intended to check chamber diameters, just the datum length.

 

[Park ranger]

Go/No-Go gauges are not intended to check diameter at all. I use cellophane tape around the gauge to make them a better fit. You don't want it too tight as it may affect your ability to accurately measure protrusion while cutting a chamber. It needs to bottom freely but side wiggle can cause it to cock in the chamber and cause a mistake. Some have a groove in them. It'd be a perfect place for an o-ring...if I could find one that made it a good fit. Lol!

I’d bet castration rings would work. I use them for my bump keys (lock picking hobbies)

 

[markT]

Thanks guys! This new Shilen, Savage large shank in 6 BR (Savage PTA) will be my first bbl replacement. Watched a ton of YouTube videos so now I’m an expert. (Hahaha) going to take barrel off sometime soon thanks again!

 

[jelenko]

If it's a factory installed barrel, getting it off may be the toughest part.

 

[markT]

Yup, factory... I don't have a bbl vise, was thinking of cobbling something up with wood, leather and "C" clamps. Neighbor has a milling machine so should be able to come up with something...

 

[Dave in WI]

You may want to find a "Sponsor" for your upcoming addiction...LOL

 

[markT]

Well I did get the barrel off. DON’T laugh! I put some penatrating oil in scope base mounting hole. Warmed the action with a torch. Now, hold on again. I kept the flame far below the action and only warmed it. It’s been way hotter after slinging dogs all the prairie. Cleaned up the old barrel threads and chased the action threads about ten times. Going to clean the action real well and put new Shelin on.

 

[timeout]

Well I did get the barrel off. DON’T laugh! I put some penatrating oil in scope base mounting hole. Warmed the action with a torch. Now, hold on again. I kept the flame far below the action and only warmed it. It’s been way hotter after slinging dogs all the prairie. Cleaned up the old barrel threads and chased the action threads about ten times. Going to clean the action real well and put new Shelin on. View attachment 1327349

Grew up poor on a dairy farm. I thought I was the king of making do with what I had to fix something. If that works, you have me beat. I doubt you will be able to remove a factory Remington barrel though.

 

[RegionRat]

I'm guessing based on the background of your shop, that you have a heavy shop vise in there somewhere?

Using some sturdy wood and cutting either a radius or even just a "V" into two pieces to conform to the barrel and then clamping with your shop vise, will work nearly as good as a purpose built barrel vise.

Even if you don't have a shop vise, you could use those wooden saddles with a piece of steel backing and use your C-clamps with less worry. You got it done without damage and that is a great start.

 

[markT]

I am trying to remove the "ejector" from my bolt. ( Savage PTA) I made a 1/16" pin from a 15 ga finish nail.. Two questions: what side do I need to push from and do I need to push the "ejector" in while pushing the pin? I hope I explained that correctly.
EDIT: Or maybe how do I remove the "ejector?"

 

[timeout]

I am trying to remove the "ejector" from my bolt. ( Savage PTA) I made a 1/16" pin from a 15 ga finish nail.. Two questions: what side do I need to push from and do I need to push the "ejector" in while pushing the pin? I hope I explained that correctly.
EDIT: Or maybe how do I remove the "ejector?"

Savage Shooters - How to: Ejector Install and Removal

How to: Ejector Install and Removal

www.savageshooters.com

taking ejector pin out of savage bolt

i need to take out the pin that holds ejector&spring in i have pressed the ejector in while trying to push small cross pin out without any luck i have taken them out of 700 rem. but havent been able to get this savage out thanks for some knowledge on this shooter63

forum.accurateshooter.com

 

[jelenko]

Grew up poor on a dairy farm. I thought I was the king of making do with what I had to fix something. If that works, you have me beat. I doubt you will be able to remove a factory Remington barrel though.

Yeah. Ingenuity.

 

[markT]

Thanks timeout!
I got er all done! Now load up some rounds and see how she does. Thanks everyone!

 

[Dgd6mm]

Good job and yes thinking outside of the box works.

 

[timeout]

Thanks timeout!
I got er all done! Now load up some rounds and see how she does. Thanks everyone!

Much better my man. Now you're thinking!