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I agree about this topic belonging on a different board. The M1917 guys shouldn't mind too much since head space debates are universally applicable.

One more question:

You mentioned several...

Someone put in a lot of effort to post a good explanation on head space and head clearance for .303 British although it could apply to all. Those of us who reload our ammo will get a good reason to...

JB,

Thanks for the info. That answers a few questions.

I had a gunsmith visually inspect the Lee Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 rifle shortly after acquiring it because the stock was stenciled in big...

RC20,

I have pulled the striker assembly and removed the extractor spring before testing headspace because it's a fairly simple procedure. The bolt closed about 80 per cent before coming in...

I've read that old and interesting article concerning excessive headspace several times on this and other forums and it is fascinating from an engineering perspective. Thanks for reminding me. ...

I bought a 30-06 headspace field gauge to check my newly acquired Winchester M1917 in order to see if it was safe to shoot. I also bought a Winchester bolt last week on eBay to replace the Eddystone...