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FORSTER HEADSPACE GAUGE 1.779" GO, 6.5x55 MAUSER
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Easier to Use
By Leon G.
on Sep 25, 2018
I got this gauge since I have a number of Swedish Mausers. I have a spare bolt I had modified by turning down the bolt handle. I want to see if I can use this bolt handle with other Swedish Mausers I have.
The instructions recommend removing the bolt's extractor. That is not necessary if you do the following:
1. Remove the magazine floor plate, follower spring and follower.
2. Remove the striker assembly. This is very easy and fast to do with the Swedish Mauser's bolt.
3. From the bottom of the now open magazine, slide the Forster headspace gauge up to engage the extractor in the bolt face, i.e. use the controlled feed to hold the gauge against the bolt.
4. Carefully close the bolt and lock it. With the striker removed, you do not have to apply pressure when closing the bolt - cock on closing - and that gives you the true "feel" of the bolt as it locks.
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