Post by: Evoac05 on June 21, 2016, 08:52:50 PM
Post by: RB on June 21, 2016, 08:59:15 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 21, 2016, 09:00:49 PM
Post by: RB 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:
Post by: wadu1 on June 21, 2016, 09:09:13 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER 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!
Post by: lokidog on June 21, 2016, 09:10:39 PM
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.
Post by: JDHasty 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.
Post by: bobcat on June 21, 2016, 11:37:16 PM
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/128288/lyman-dial-caliper-6-stainless-steel
Post by: jasnt on June 22, 2016, 05:55:38 AM
Post by: C-Money on June 22, 2016, 07:58:56 AM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on June 22, 2016, 08:13:12 AM
Post by: Southpole 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.
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on June 22, 2016, 08:47:00 AM
Post by: timberfaller on June 22, 2016, 08:47:32 AM
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:
Post by: Southpole on June 22, 2016, 09:44:15 AM
here is the one I've used for years!Nice comparison :chuckle:
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:
Post by: Curly on June 22, 2016, 09:56:33 AM
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. :tup:
Post by: Evoac05 on June 22, 2016, 05:34:03 PM
Post by: Southpole on June 22, 2016, 09:05:41 PM
Post by: RB on June 22, 2016, 10:00:00 PM
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 :dunno: :chuckle:
Yup :)
Post by: Stein on June 22, 2016, 10:43:19 PM