"Coin type" Headspace gauge source

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   Kinda-sorta.

Aussie made 3 gauge HS set for .303
https://www.tectal.at/en/lee-enfield.303-british/25/headspace-gauge-set.303-british/lee-enfield
“Headspace Gauge
Set (PN 08.103) for
.303 British (metric 7,7 × 56 mm R) /
	Lee-Enfield

As such a product has not been available for some time and because
Lee-Enfield military surplus rifles in the calibre .303 British
enjoy a wide popularity we have decided to re-engineer, produce and
offer these specific headspace gauges.
The TECTAL headspace gauges .303 British /
Lee-Enfield are characterized by:
being a practical tool to easily and quickly check the
	headspace 

made from surface hardened steel for longevity and precision
	ground for accuracy 

each set contains a „GO“ and “FIELD” gauge
	manufactured acc. to published "military specification"
	thickness values and an additional "NO-GO" gauge 

MADE IN AUSTRIA
Make sure to check the instruction manuals
available in .pdf format as a reference when using the gauges!“
€57.60 * 

Prices incl. VAT plus
shipping costs 

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Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: "Coin type" Headspace gauge source Posted: June 09 2022 at 9:36am
	Kinda-sorta. Aussie made 3 gauge HS set for .303 https://www.tectal.at/en/lee-enfield.303-british/25/headspace-gauge-set.303-british/lee-enfield “Headspace Gauge Set (PN 08.103) for .303 British (metric 7,7 × 56 mm R) / Lee-Enfield As such a product has not been available for some time and because Lee-Enfield military surplus rifles in the calibre .303 British enjoy a wide popularity we have decided to re-engineer, produce and offer these specific headspace gauges. The TECTAL headspace gauges .303 British / Lee-Enfield are characterized by: being a practical tool to easily and quickly check the headspace made from surface hardened steel for longevity and precision ground for accuracy each set contains a „GO“ and “FIELD” gauge manufactured acc. to published "military specification" thickness values and an additional "NO-GO" gauge MADE IN AUSTRIA Make sure to check the instruction manuals available in .pdf format as a reference when using the gauges!“ €57.60 * Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

britrifles Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February 03 2018 Location: Georgia, USA Status: Offline Points: 8404	Post Options Post Reply Quote britrifles Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June 09 2022 at 10:40am
	I didn’t see where they give the gauge thicknesses.

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: June 09 2022 at 10:49am
	Its in the downloadable instruction manual: The headspace gauges for .303 British / Lee-Enfield come in three sizes based on published “mil-spec” values: • GO – 0.064 inch • NO GO – 0.068 inch • FIELD* – 0.074 inch
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

303 Hunter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 14 2019 Location: Alberta, Canada Status: Offline Points: 316	Post Options Post Reply Quote 303 Hunter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June 09 2022 at 11:11am
	If they good I should get a set.
	The Lee Enfield is to the Canadian north what the Winchester repeater was to the American west. Cal Bablitz

FNQ303 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: August 14 2020 Location: Far north Queen Status: Offline Points: 68	Post Options Post Reply Quote FNQ303 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June 09 2022 at 11:20am
	Gday all Might be a typo but doesn't that say made in Austria??

FNQ303 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: August 14 2020 Location: Far north Queen Status: Offline Points: 68	Post Options Post Reply Quote FNQ303 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June 09 2022 at 11:21am
	Gday all Might be a typo but doesn't that say made in Austria

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: June 09 2022 at 12:15pm
	No, they're Australian made, which was why I said "kinda sorta", You can order them in the U.S. & they'll eventually arrive but at least they exist now which was touch & go after "Mr Okie" passed away. Just rotate them 180 So the little dots are at the top!
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)