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Ignition Override · March 30, 2013, 10:48 PM

Teppo sensei:

Can you locate either a 7.62 NATO Field Gauge (rare?), or maybe a commercial .308 Field Gauge?

One problem with using the .308 Field in a 7.62 NATO rifle is that it will yield different results, and I would need to ask a seasoned gun smith
about how to interpret the results.

March 30, 2013, 10:48 PM	#12
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,887	Teppo sensei: Can you locate either a 7.62 NATO Field Gauge (rare?), or maybe a commercial .308 Field Gauge? One problem with using the .308 Field in a 7.62 NATO rifle is that it will yield different results, and I would need to ask a seasoned gun smith about how to interpret the results.