![]() ![]() We don't offer the Field gauge primarily because these gauges are intended for customers who are installing new barrels on Savage rifles and getting the install close to the NO-GO dimension is the best approach. Actually anything between the "GO" and the "Field" dimension is within SAAMI specs. If your action will close on the Field gauge, it probably has excess head space. SAAMI spec for maximum allowable headspace is. The "Field" Gauge (Not Offered Here) is used make sure that headspace on a factory installed barrel is not too long to support factory loaded ammo. Only that its more than the gauge allows. So if your action closes on this gauge it doesn't mean you have excess heads space. 004" headspace setting with the Forster NO-GO gauge. ![]() The "No-Go" Gauge is used to set your headspace when installing a new barrel. Your headspace is too tight and won't fit factory loaded ammo reliably. If the bolt won't close or closes with resistance, you may have the barrel screwed in too tight. Insert the Go gauge in the chamber and close the bolt. The "Go" Gauge is used to make sure that standard factory loaded ammunition will fit reliably. We offer headspace gauges for use in fitting replacement barrels to bolt action rifles. ![]()
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