The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - what one gauge do i need to headspace & savage nut install

troy_mclure · October 9, 2010, 07:56 AM

you can use a field gauge, but your accuracy may suffer, as well as your brass..

just suck up the $25 and buy both. if you are not going to make a savage switchbarrel(like me) you can re sell both for 2/3-3/4 the price you paid.

you dont need to hammer the barrel nut wrench on, hand pressure is fine.

use red loctite on the barrel threads if a permanent change, or never-seize if making a switchbarrel.

a lot of tips on http://switchbarrel.com/

October 9, 2010, 07:56 AM	#4
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	you can use a field gauge, but your accuracy may suffer, as well as your brass.. just suck up the $25 and buy both. if you are not going to make a savage switchbarrel(like me) you can re sell both for 2/3-3/4 the price you paid. you dont need to hammer the barrel nut wrench on, hand pressure is fine. use red loctite on the barrel threads if a permanent change, or never-seize if making a switchbarrel. a lot of tips on http://switchbarrel.com/ __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."