Measuring Action Headspace Yourself

[urbanrifleman]

I made a video about measuring action headspace yourself.

It's about 6 minutes long. I think it's worth a watch.

 

[urbanrifleman]

I recommend this tool if you want the best bargain tool. It is from Shars and the Ebay seller is Shars Machine.

Shars 0-6" / 152.4mm Electronic Digital Depth Micrometer 6 Rods New ^] | eBay

Zero Set Key. Resolution. 00005"/.001mm. You may ask for freight cost before buying tools. at Fixed Prices. Locking clamp. Battery, key, wrenches. Fitted case. Product includes.

www.ebay.com

There are certainly fancier ones. Mine is a Fowler. But honestly, they are all Chinese.

 

[jackieschmidt]

Nice.

 

[HTSmith]

Welll done sir. Thankyou. You are right shipping charges have gotten crazy high.

 

[urbanrifleman]

These very inexpensive Micrometers just showed up on Amazon. I might get one and try it. I bet it would work great, and you could always return it if it doesn't.

Amazon.com

 

[urbanrifleman]

I just want to reiterate my point of investing in one of these tools. If you can make ammunition to one thou tolerances you can measure headspace to the same tolerance.

If you can measure headspace, and you are just a hater of the barrel nut, then you can order a barrel with a shoulder on any action, and never ship anything to anyone.

I really cannot stress the power of doing this...

 

[Just Say Moe]

No more barrel nuts!