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    GS 59 - Understanding Headspace

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    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    GS 50- Gunsmith Machining � Basic
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is designed to teach the gunsmithing student to understand, measure and correct headspace in all common types of firearms and cartridges. Handloading and cartridge testing will also be covered during this course. The topics that will be covered include: cartridge design and its relationship to headspace measurements, methods of correcting headspace, handloading and cartridge testing. This course will consist of one hour lecture and three hours lab weekly.