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Reliable calipers for reloading?
« on: June 21, 2016, 08:52:50 PM »
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

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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2016, 08:59:15 PM »
Always used Mitutoyo calipers when I was a CNC machinist. Amazon has them for $135 bit overkill for reloading but very accurate.  :twocents:
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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2016, 09:00:49 PM »
I have no problems with my RCBS analog calipers.  Digital would be nice for some tasks.

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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2016, 09:02:53 PM »
I have no problems with my RCBS analog calipers.  Digital would be nice for some tasks.
:yeah:

I used Dial calipers most of my career and they can be just as accurate again  :twocents:
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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2016, 09:09:13 PM »
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.  :twocents:
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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2016, 09:10:20 PM »
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.  :twocents:
I use the cheapo a from harbor freight also. Been using the same set for 7 years without having to change the battery even!

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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2016, 09:10:39 PM »
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.

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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2016, 09:12:18 PM »
I have no problems with my RCBS analog calipers.  Digital would be nice for some tasks.
:yeah:

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

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. 

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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2016, 11:37:16 PM »
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

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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2016, 05:55:38 AM »
Another vote for RCBS
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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2016, 07:58:56 AM »
I believe I have Lyman calipers. No complaints here!
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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2016, 08:13:12 AM »
Just stay away from the plastic ones.


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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2016, 08:31:05 AM »
Always used Mitutoyo calipers when I was a CNC machinist. Amazon has them for $135 bit overkill for reloading but very accurate.  :twocents:
:yeah: Or a second place choice would be Starrett. I wouldn't trust anything else.
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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2016, 08:47:00 AM »
I have a Hornady dial caliper. I think I paid $20-$25 for and have no complaints.

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Re: Reliable calipers for reloading?
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2016, 08:47:32 AM »
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  :chuckle:  ITS just like why some people like Savage arms others like Brownings :chuckle:
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