The Forster 280 Remington No-Go Gauge (brand part no. HG0280N) is a precision steel headspace gauge that checks for a 280 Remington chamber cut too deep during barrel fitting. Forster Products machines it to a fixed 2.104-inch length marking the upper edge of acceptable new-build headspace; if the bolt closes easily on this gauge, the chamber needs correction before the rifle is fired. It’s used alongside a go gauge to bracket the safe headspace range on this long-action cartridge during a rebarrel or custom build. Add it to the rest of our gunsmithing tools and gunsmith supplies for rifle build work.

Key Specifications

• 280 Remington Chambering Ground to the exact maximum headspace dimension for this cartridge.
• No-Go Gauge Type Marks the maximum acceptable headspace for a properly finished new chamber.
• 2.104-Inch Gauge Length A fixed, precision-ground reference length for a consistent go/no-go reading.
• Steel Construction Hardened steel built to hold its critical dimension through repeated checks.
• Single-Piece Gauge Sold individually for use alongside a go gauge during chamber inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean if the bolt closes on this no-go gauge? The chamber has been reamed too deep and needs correction before the rifle is safe to fire.

Is 280 Remington headspace different from its 7mm-06 wildcat roots? Yes, factory 280 Remington chambers are cut to their own SAAMI specification, which is exactly what this gauge is ground to check.

Buy the Forster 280 Remington No-Go Gauge, Steel

Getting a long-action chamber right the first time saves a lot of rework later. Order this no-go gauge from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your bench.