Anyone in Seattle area who could check headspace on my Sporting Mauser Gew 98 in 30-06 Springfield

[ddjchemist]

Does anyone in the Seattle area has a GO and NO-GO cartridges to measure headspace in my sporting Mauser Gew 98 in 30-06 Springfield. I had some primer collapsing issue today that was most likely ammo-related, but I want to be on safe side and check the headspace in my rifle. I could order the two cartridges, but they are about $60. Since this is my only rifle chambered in 30-06 Spring, I would not mind to pay someone to quickly do it. I could drive your way and bring my rifle. If I do not find anyone, I will just order the measuring gauges on-line.

Cheers,

Dan from Queen Anne

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[ddjchemist]

No problem with the headspace, so I do not need the headspace gauges anymore.

 

[Aongus]

Those same gauges can be used on a .35 Whelen as well as the 30-06.
what was the issue with your loads, too much powder? Was it flattened primers? Not sure what collapsed primers are, unless you meant flattened. Running those loads over a chronograph might be a good idea.