Need a litle help with M1917 Headspace

[JKL]

So I read the numerous posts in this and other forums concerning M1917 headspace--and now I am completely paranoid. I used a Field and a Go Gauge (Forester) and my main problem seems to be that I can't really tell whether or not the bolt is completely closed (or not closed enough to be safe). I stripped the bolt, removed the extractor, removed the follower and spring and used minimal finger pressure (mainly gravity and tapping on the stock) to allow the bolt to close. I have enclosed four different views of the bolt (each one has the Go gauge first followed by the Field gauge). I would really appreciate some input from the "pros" out there as to whether or not this rifle is good to go. Thanks for your help.....JKL

View #1
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http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...kl29/006-5.jpg

View#2
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...kl29/007-7.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...kl29/008-6.jpg

View #3
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...kl29/002-9.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...kl29/004-5.jpg

View #4
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...kl29/001-6.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...kl29/003-6.jpg


I guess it looks fairly obvious that the bolt is not closing as much on the Field gauge as it is on the Go gauge--I just don't know if there should be more of a a difference.....Thanks for your asistance.....JKL

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[Chuckindenver]

though i already answered this on the CMP forum.
Go...is self explanitory.
No Go..or Not go..should resist the gauge.
Field Reject, should not close, or resist.
your rifle is fine...shoot and be safe.

[JKL]

chuckindenver: Thanks for the reply and the encouraging information. I did post the question on both forums, and I do appreciate your efforts in getting back to me.