[patjsimpson]

ZPV is great quality. Remember gauges over here are going to be sami and stuff over sea's are going to be CIP. I prefer to use CIP since that is what the original people used. I have used their stuff and it is good to go but will take a bit to arrive as it is coming from serbia.

 

[patjsimpson]

The Manson gauges I compared against were the down and dirty CIP. There was a slight difference in the Manson CIP No Go vs the ZPV No Go. This is only an observation, both sets work fine.

Interesting I didn't know anybody really did cip over here. Looks like the regular ones are saami but the offer these also in CIP. thx
Interesting not on the ones you have.

Down & Dirty Headspace Gauges made to the same exacting tolerances as our standard headspace Gauges--they’re just not ground where they don’t need to be. These Gauges are offered in the following calibers as 3-Gauge sets (GO, NO GO and Field) for 1/3 LESS than our standard Gauges.

 

[patjsimpson]

I would also suggest starting a single build thread and posting all questions there v/s some here, some there where the overall picture of what you're doing and what stage your build is in, what issues you've already had ect is unknown.

Along with the fact that others who come along with the same issues or questions will not need to search as much on the same things you are experiencing and can just read through one thread.

 

[patjsimpson]

How long it will take to get here texas tho ?

brownells has them in stock

RIMLESS RIFLE/SHOTGUN CARTRIDGE HEADSPACE GAUGES

RIMLESS RIFLE/SHOTGUN CARTRIDGE HEADSPACE GAUGES https://www.brownells.com/tools-cleaning/general-gunsmith-tools/gauges-measuring-tools/rimless-rifleshotgun-cartridge-headspace-gauges/

www.brownells.com

 

[patjsimpson]

You should get both of them.

 

[patjsimpson]

I can't answer that for you. shipping is a roll of the dice these days. Maybe you can find them locally.

 

[patjsimpson]

there are lots of choices... you can do a google search for them.

There are also reamer/headspace gauge rental places here is one but there are many more and there may be a wait Headspace Gauges

 

[patjsimpson]

I guess I missed that these were already stateside.

Amazon.com: ZPV 7.62x39 Headspace Gauge Set GO and NO-GO | CIP Spec : Industrial & Scientific

Buy ZPV 7.62x39 Headspace Gauge Set GO and NO-GO | CIP Spec: Thread - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

that would be good to go if amazon shipping is fast for you. It has been shit for me lately.

 

[patjsimpson]

Same price, quality is good for either one. So yes.

 

[patjsimpson]

I didn't have a revit press kit

rivet kit is not needed it just makes it easier. But as moleman says you need a bullet guide it is mandatory to turn the bolt and engage the locking lugs with the receiver. I agree with moleman that you really should start a dedicated thread and post lots of pictures from all directions as a picture here and there leaves us missing info that would be required to help.

 

[patjsimpson]

You can get both from here. https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-ak-47-bullet-guide-and-rivet.html
or k-var https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-ak-47-bullet-guide-and-rivet.html
I have used k-var but I would assume the psa guides would be fine. but I have not used them.

 

[patjsimpson]

AOA has them also https://armsofamerica.com/7-62x39-bullet-guide-wbp/ and rivets not together.

 

[patjsimpson]

may not need to remove the barrel, maybe just push it forward a little if needed.