firing protrusion

scrupples · February 10, 2009, 08:43 AM

how much protrusion should their be on savage model 511 sxs 12 ga, also how much clearance between barrels & reciever

sadsack · February 10, 2009, 01:21 PM

Scrupples: It should be between .055 and .065.

James K · February 10, 2009, 03:00 PM

There should be no more clearance between barrels and receiver than is absolutely necessary for the gun to open. It is hard to give an exact figure since there are tolerances, but the shells should not bulge. If in doubt, check with a gunsmith who has shotgun headspace gauges.

Jim

February 10, 2009, 08:43 AM	#1
scrupples Junior Member Join Date: September 17, 2008 Posts: 7	firing protrusion how much protrusion should their be on savage model 511 sxs 12 ga, also how much clearance between barrels & reciever

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February 10, 2009, 01:21 PM	#2
sadsack Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2006 Posts: 206	Scrupples: It should be between .055 and .065.

February 10, 2009, 03:00 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	There should be no more clearance between barrels and receiver than is absolutely necessary for the gun to open. It is hard to give an exact figure since there are tolerances, but the shells should not bulge. If in doubt, check with a gunsmith who has shotgun headspace gauges. Jim