01-06-2022, 01:29 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-06-2022, 01:31 AM by r.tenorio671.)
....FWIW, the GO/NO GO kit from Brownell's are Clymer's, come in individual tubes that are "screw" type and the tube is rather rigid and firm, i.e., won't collapse over time. Me personally, I always get gauges for any caliber I build, both GO & NO GO. I don't use FIELD gauges as a FIELD gauge just indicates its borderline too loose already, but still serviceable...at least until it wears after using for X amount of firings. I had a situation when helping a friend install a barrel and we had to swap bolts around in order to find a bolt that would pass both gauges...it happens.
....I also gauge the barrel BEFORE installing it, makes it much easier. YMMV
....I also gauge the barrel BEFORE installing it, makes it much easier. YMMV