Late Rock Isand info requested

[Viking Guy]

Concur on headspace, I've got the gauges.

[Merc]

Read all you can about President Truman’s effort to arm the Greek patriots in their fight against communism before you replace the old stock. It might be the most interesting part of your rifle.

[fguffey]

Concur on headspace, I've got the gauges.

I have a M1917 with .016" clearance between the case head and bolt. That means the chamber is field reject length +.002". I have another 03 Springfield that has a chamber that is .0025" longer than a go-gage length chamber.

The go-gage will indicate if the bolt will close on the gage; it does not indicate 'by how much'. I did not spend a lot of time worshiping the go, no and beyond gages, I do appreciate them as standards and transfers.

F. Guffey

[Viking Guy]

I've really enjoyed this discussion on my rifle, kinda felt like old times. I intend to follow up on all the suggestions and advice now that I've learned so much more on this particular piece. I look forward to more informative discussions in the future.

VG