The Firing Line Forums

Go Back   The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old December 4, 2023, 04:29 PM   #1
alanwk
Member
 
Join Date: September 1, 2014
Location: El Paso, TX
Posts: 34
Which checker?

Your thoughts: Lymon ammo checker vs LE Wilson case gauge? Thanks
alanwk is offline  
Old December 4, 2023, 05:42 PM   #2
Jim Watson
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 25, 2001
Location: Alabama
Posts: 18,620
I have both, as was available and don't see a difference in use; but the Wilson looks nicer made.
Jim Watson is offline  
Old December 4, 2023, 06:47 PM   #3
higgite
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 21, 2010
Posts: 1,025
You're asking to compare a cartridge gauge vs a case gauge. Different animals.
higgite is offline  
Old December 4, 2023, 07:33 PM   #4
alanwk
Member
 
Join Date: September 1, 2014
Location: El Paso, TX
Posts: 34
So are the Lyman's for finished product?
alanwk is offline  
Old December 4, 2023, 11:49 PM   #5
Marco Califo
Senior Member
 
Join Date: April 4, 2011
Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area)
Posts: 2,614
Sheridan Engineering makes regular and Slotted cartridge gauges. The slotted ones provide view of the case and gauge around the shoulder and neck. These can be very useful for troubleshooting sizing issues.

https://sheridanengineering.com/prod...unition-gauge/
__________________
............
Marco Califo is offline  
Old December 5, 2023, 09:49 AM   #6
Shadow9mm
Senior Member
 
Join Date: March 21, 2012
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 4,050
I use the egw
__________________
I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.
Shadow9mm is offline  
Old December 6, 2023, 10:02 AM   #7
gwpercle
Senior Member
 
Join Date: November 30, 2012
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 1,769
Quote:
Originally Posted by higgite View Post
You're asking to compare a cartridge gauge vs a case gauge. Different animals.
Please explain the difference , pro's con's of each and when/where should each be used .

These terms leave me scratching my head !
Thanks,
Gary
gwpercle is offline  
Old December 6, 2023, 12:38 PM   #8
higgite
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 21, 2010
Posts: 1,025
Quote:
Originally Posted by gwpercle View Post
Please explain the difference , pro's con's of each and when/where should each be used .

These terms leave me scratching my head !
Thanks,
Gary
The gauges are exactly what they say. A cartridge gauge is for measuring a finished cartridge. A case gauge is for measuring a case before it is loaded. You can google the whys and wherefores and save me a lot of typing.
higgite is offline  
Old December 6, 2023, 05:19 PM   #9
gwpercle
Senior Member
 
Join Date: November 30, 2012
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 1,769
Quote:
Originally Posted by higgite View Post
The gauges are exactly what they say. A cartridge gauge is for measuring a finished cartridge. A case gauge is for measuring a case before it is loaded. You can google the whys and wherefores and save me a lot of typing.
Got it ... Thank's for understandable explanation !
Gary
gwpercle is offline  
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This site and contents, including all posts, Copyright © 1998-2021 S.W.A.T. Magazine
Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: thefiringline.com
Page generated in 0.08792 seconds with 7 queries