Talk:Headspace

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I changed minimum and maximum to "go" and "no-go". Besides the more common terminology, a gauge made to "maximum" chamber dimensions ought to chamber. A "no-go" is just a bit larger than the maximum chamber dimensions, and represents the smallest size that will not chamber. 66.173.192.96 01:18, 19 December 2005 (UTC)

If any page needed a diagram, this is it. I've read that three times and still don't understand it...

Belay that. I figured it out, so I made and added a diagram. Xmastree 15:49, 14 January 2006 (UTC)

I find this article confusing, even with the diagram (thanks, Xmastree). Is it possible for a someone with a strong grasp of the topic to go through and totally rewrite it for the layperson? 68.232.64.116 23:23, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
Can we get another diagram depicting a cartridge that headspaces on the rim? I believe there are also come cartridges that headspace on the extractor. SquareWave 02:57, 24 March 2007 (UTC)


I too find it confusing. I think the main problem is that it goes right into discussion of "go," "no-go," and "field;" wothout actually explaining what they are. Scoldingmonkey 19:50, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Just reworded the article. How about it now? Thernlund (Talk | Contribs) 01:15, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Much, much better. 66.117.248.200 17:22, 20 February 2007 (UTC)