Gauging a dial caliper for reloading (9mm)

rhuff · 12-24-2020, 04:36 PM

For my handloading I keep both a set of digital calipers and dial calipers handy on my bench. Either will get the job done. I don't own a plastic caliper, and likely will never purchase one. Maybe I am just too "old school"!!

JONABI · 12-24-2020, 09:54 PM

The caliper shown in the pictures is brand new but over 30 years old. It's Swiss made (45.00 $ CND) bought aound the time i got my reloading press. I can tell that it feels very thight altough it's slides smoothly. And you have to put much pressure to measure (instructions). I don't know if my caliper will endure but, with what I've read here, I'll take great care when I use it. Thank you all.

12-24-2020, 04:36 PM	#1
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12-24-2020, 09:54 PM	#2
JONABI User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 36 Thanks: 57 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts	The caliper shown in the pictures is brand new but over 30 years old. It's Swiss made (45.00 $ CND) bought aound the time i got my reloading press. I can tell that it feels very thight altough it's slides smoothly. And you have to put much pressure to measure (instructions). I don't know if my caliper will endure but, with what I've read here, I'll take great care when I use it. Thank you all.