gamestalker
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^^, indeed, have that rifle inspected by a good competent gun smith. Head space is not something to take lightly, it can result in serious problems, including catastrophic failure of the firearm and cartridges, as well as injury.
Although some very experienced individuals have been known to work around chambers with excessive head space, such as relics or older firearms. But compensating for excessive head space by forming the brass is only effective to a certain degree, even for the experienced, the process of getting brass to that spec. can easily lead to catastrophic events, but it still isn't the right way of solving the problem.
Heed the advice provided by the experts above, it may prevent a trip to the E.R., or worse.
GS
Although some very experienced individuals have been known to work around chambers with excessive head space, such as relics or older firearms. But compensating for excessive head space by forming the brass is only effective to a certain degree, even for the experienced, the process of getting brass to that spec. can easily lead to catastrophic events, but it still isn't the right way of solving the problem.
Heed the advice provided by the experts above, it may prevent a trip to the E.R., or worse.
GS