Thanks Peter Laidler!

Have had one of the SAMMI .303 field gauges that is .070. I soon learned it was pretty useless as a gauge to measure anything concerning the .303 Enfield. Threw it in the tool box drawer and forgot about. I was reading a headspace thread here were Mr. Laidler made the comment of using the gauge and a piece of feeler gauge in the correct thickness to make a proper headspace measurement.

Cutting a .004 piece of feeler gauge to properly fit the SAMMI .070, a spot of epoxy to hold it in place, and after carefully clamping the parts together and allowing to dry, I now have a useful SAMMI/LAIDLER .074 field gauge for 303 Enfield!

It was such an elegant, simple fix I had to laugh. Duh!

Thanks again Peter! I owe you a beer or two.

David

The shim trick also works with regular old brsss cases, unless you intend using them daily. Just add whatever's required to bring the thickness up to no-go spec.