Thread: 5.6x57 headspace gauges

Hey guys after seeing some of Akaroa's projects im building a couple of rifles for me and a mate on Baikal shotguns in 5.6x57, ive got everything except headspace gauges and was wondering if sombody on here had any i could borrow/buy?

Cheers Sam

If the cartridge is the 5.6x57 rimmed, can't you use a cartridge case to set the headspace?

Originally Posted by rupert

If the cartridge is the 5.6x57 rimmed, can't you use a cartridge case to set the headspace?

Not the rimmed version, but I have figured a solution out for us to get around it, following the below process:
Headspace - What every reloader of metallic cartridges needs to understand

Can you not use a 7x57 gauge? the gauge only has shoulders , not a neck so should work with a smaller caliber bore

Originally Posted by sportco62

Can you not use a 7x57 gauge? the gauge only has shoulders , not a neck so should work with a smaller caliber bore

I looked at that, but looks like the shoulder is 0.67mm further forward on a 5.6x57

damn