Setting 110 headspace

billie · 12-12-2007, 08:32 PM

Is checking headspace on my 110 something that a non rocket scientist can do.If i buy the gauges ,is it a do it yourself procedure? If so what do I need ,and what do I do.I know it would probably be cheaper to have a gunsmith check it,but I kinda like the idea of learning a bit more on my own. If it is a high tech job I have a gunsmith available

ratskinner · 12-17-2007, 02:22 PM

Not rocket science. Buy a set of go/no-go gauges. The bolt should close with the go gauge. The bolt should not close more than half of it's travel with the no-go. If the no/go closes you can adjust by loosening barrel nut and turning barrel in and locking down again with the nut.

SwedeSteve · 01-08-2008, 09:57 AM

Pretty simple to do, but be careful!!!!

rfc357 · 01-10-2008, 03:33 AM

Why do you want to check the headspace?

SwedeSteve · 01-10-2008, 04:12 PM

Precision Mic Billy

toolman · 01-10-2008, 05:05 PM

Keep in mind, if you need to make a barrel adjustment, you'll need a barrel vise, action wrench, and barrel-nut wrench. You can get everything you need to do it @ MidwayUSA – Shooting Supplies, Reloading, Gunsmithing, Ammunition, Gun Parts & Rifle Scopes

billie · 01-10-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfc357

Why do you want to check the headspace?

Im still trying to figure out the mis fire crap . Someone suggested it might be a headspace problem. Finally got frustrated and took it to a gunsmith. He is working on it now.

rfc357 · 01-10-2008, 06:52 PM

Headspace has to be way bad to cause misfires. You were wise to refer the problem to a gunsmith.

12-12-2007, 08:32 PM	#1
billie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Det. Mi. Posts: 10	Setting 110 headspace Is checking headspace on my 110 something that a non rocket scientist can do.If i buy the gauges ,is it a do it yourself procedure? If so what do I need ,and what do I do.I know it would probably be cheaper to have a gunsmith check it,but I kinda like the idea of learning a bit more on my own. If it is a high tech job I have a gunsmith available

01-08-2008, 09:57 AM	#3
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 14,121 Images: 1	Pretty simple to do, but be careful!!!! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

01-10-2008, 04:12 PM	#5
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 14,121 Images: 1	Precision Mic Billy __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

01-10-2008, 05:05 PM	#6
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 6,039 Blog Entries: 24	Keep in mind, if you need to make a barrel adjustment, you'll need a barrel vise, action wrench, and barrel-nut wrench. You can get everything you need to do it @ MidwayUSA – Shooting Supplies, Reloading, Gunsmithing, Ammunition, Gun Parts & Rifle Scopes __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

12-17-2007, 02:22 PM	#2
ratskinner Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18	Not rocket science. Buy a set of go/no-go gauges. The bolt should close with the go gauge. The bolt should not close more than half of it's travel with the no-go. If the no/go closes you can adjust by loosening barrel nut and turning barrel in and locking down again with the nut.

01-10-2008, 03:33 AM	#4
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Why do you want to check the headspace?

01-10-2008, 06:52 PM	#8
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Headspace has to be way bad to cause misfires. You were wise to refer the problem to a gunsmith.