Reliable calipers for reloading?

[Evoac05]

I am in the market for a pair of calipers for reloading and wanted to hear what everyone else is using. Feel free to offer advice on brands to look at and ones to stay away from. I am also hoping I can get a reliable pair for under $100. Thanks

[RB]

Always used Mitutoyo calipers when I was a CNC machinist. Amazon has them for $135 bit overkill for reloading but very accurate. 

[Fl0und3rz]

I have no problems with my RCBS analog calipers.  Digital would be nice for some tasks.

[RB]

I have no problems with my RCBS analog calipers.  Digital would be nice for some tasks.

I used Dial calipers most of my career and they can be just as accurate again 

[wadu1]

I've been using my old Starrett dial calipers for years but spendy. I've found the digital calipers from Harbor Freight to be just as accurate and under $15 on sale, my set was under $10. I do need to re zero it more often than the Starrett. 

[BULLBLASTER]

I've been using my old Starrett dial calipers for years but spendy. I've found the digital calipers from Harbor Freight to be just as accurate and under $15 on sale, my set was under $10. I do need to re zero it more often than the Starrett. 

I use the cheapo a from harbor freight also. Been using the same set for 7 years without having to change the battery even!

[lokidog]

Agree, I see no reason to spend big $$ for a reloading caliper.

Ha, Wadu1, I was thinking the same thing, but I have only used my HF one a couple of times, and not yet for reloading.

[JDHasty]

I have no problems with my RCBS analog calipers.  Digital would be nice for some tasks.

I used Dial calipers most of my career and they can be just as accurate again 

My RCBS Stainless Dial Caliper is 30 years old and are fine for this purpose.  I have a Mititoyo and it may be more accurate, I have never checked one against the other but have checked the Miitoyo and the RCBS against my micrometer from time to time. 

[bobcat]

This is the one and only caliper I've been using for 32 years:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/128288/lyman-dial-caliper-6-stainless-steel

[jasnt]

Another vote for RCBS

[C-Money]

I believe I have Lyman calipers. No complaints here!

[jay.sharkbait]

Just stay away from the plastic ones.

[Southpole]

Always used Mitutoyo calipers when I was a CNC machinist. Amazon has them for $135 bit overkill for reloading but very accurate. 

Or a second place choice would be Starrett. I wouldn't trust anything else.

[Evil_EdwardO]

I have a Hornady dial caliper. I think I paid $20-$25 for and have no complaints.

[timberfaller]

here is the one I've used for years!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/604242/frankford-arsenal-electronic-caliper-6-stainless-steel

If money is not a problem, by all means buy the higher end brands    ITS just like why some people like Savage arms others like Brownings

[Southpole]

here is the one I've used for years!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/604242/frankford-arsenal-electronic-caliper-6-stainless-steel

If money is not a problem, by all means buy the higher end brands    ITS just like why some people like Savage arms others like Brownings

Nice comparison 

[Curly]

This is the one and only caliper I've been using for 32 years:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/128288/lyman-dial-caliper-6-stainless-steel

I wasn't sure what I've been using, so I just went and looked.  Sure enough, Lyman.   

[Evoac05]

Thanks everyone for the input. I've been eyeing the RCBS digital calipers and wanted to see what others were using.

[Southpole]

Me and RB used to work in machine shops with tolerances within' a half a thousands so we can't help the suggestion of higher end calipers   

[RB]

Me and RB used to work in machine shops with tolerances within' a half a thousands so we can't help the suggestion of higher end calipers   

Yup 

[Stein]

The Frankfords work fine and you can't beat the price.