No go gauge alternative

[Paddyd]

Not necessarily. Just set the should back relative to the fired case size.

It's that initial firing that ruins a good case if not done right.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

I always use both gauges.a new barrel or chamber set back.i have to submit the rifle for proof.London or Birmingham proof house.they check head space with both gauges before they test fire.if it isn't correct they will fail it..no proof stamp and without it I can't return it back to customer or sell it.thats the law in the UK.its also your insurance against someone trying to sue you for a injury.it wouldn't look good in a court of law with no proof stamp and the prosecution closing the bolt on a No Go gauge.

Is the UK the only country still having a Proof House? It was understandable in days of unknown metal quality and hundreds of gunsmiths - but surely, now that the British gun industry is non-existent,, well, almost - why are they still bothering? All of the firearms that they are testing are widely available in the rest of the world. Seems another bit of government that should be abolished .

 

[Carl S]

Is the UK the only country still having a Proof House? It was understandable in days of unknown metal quality and hundreds of gunsmiths - but surely, now that the British gun industry is non-existent,, well, almost - why are they still bothering? All of the firearms that they are testing are widely available in the rest of the world. Seems another bit of government that should be abolished .

Yes, London and Birmingham are the proof house's here which are in use.
RFD'S and shop's are prohibited from selling unproofed firearms.that includes a threaded muzzle for a suppressor or brake..it should have a Proof mark..more tax for the government.

 

[jelenko]

Is the UK the only country still having a Proof House? It was understandable in days of unknown metal quality and hundreds of gunsmiths - but surely, now that the British gun industry is non-existent,, well, almost - why are they still bothering? All of the firearms that they are testing are widely available in the rest of the world. Seems another bit of government that should be abolished .

What do they charge for the proof mark?

 

[SKWERLZ]

Scotch tape is about .002, so for a home made NOGO two layers should be about right.

That’s what I do.

 

[Carl S]

What do they charge for the proof mark?

£40 per firearm.

 

[DaveTooley]

I spent the better part of a day at the London Proof House. All calibers were wildcats of some persuasion. It took two days of prepping ammo prior to the trip. Interesting day.

 

[Carl S]

I spent the better part of a day at the London Proof House. All calibers were wildcats of some persuasion. It took two days of prepping ammo prior to the trip. Interesting day.

Yes Dave.London proof house.send or take your rifles with two loaded rounds.they would do the gauge test.two shots and if everything was good you get your stamp.Birmingham has a different policy.they load the ammunition and they load them hot.one occasion I took a 6.5x284 they loaded it hot.first shot blew a primer.i asked them to reevaluate the load because I didn't want to explain to the customer a gas cut bolt face on a brand new custom action.luckily no damage was done.

 

[NDSU]

Toilet paper cardboard roll.

This is the ticket.

 

[boltfluter]

Yes Dave.London proof house.send or take your rifles with two loaded rounds.they would do the gauge test.two shots and if everything was good you get your stamp.Birmingham has a different policy.they load the ammunition and they load them hot.one occasion I took a 6.5x284 they loaded it hot.first shot blew a primer.i asked them to reevaluate the load because I didn't want to explain to the customer a gas cut bolt face on a brand new custom action.luckily no damage was done.

What a nightmare having to go through that bs. Nice of them to blow a primer on a brand new action/rifle. We don't realize how lucky we are in the USA. Rant over.
Paul

 

[Carl S]

What a nightmare having to go through that bs. Nice of them to blow a primer on a brand new action/rifle. We don't realize how lucky we are in the USA. Rant over.
Paul

Paul it gives me nightmares if I have to send or take one to Birmingham.they will do it for you while you wait if you book a slot.its more convenient than London for me.if I rebarrel for shops or other RFD'S it doesn't concern me if they send them there.