December 4, 2023, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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Which checker?
Your thoughts: Lymon ammo checker vs LE Wilson case gauge? Thanks
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December 4, 2023, 05:42 PM | #2 |
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I have both, as was available and don't see a difference in use; but the Wilson looks nicer made.
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December 4, 2023, 06:47 PM | #3 |
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You're asking to compare a cartridge gauge vs a case gauge. Different animals.
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December 4, 2023, 07:33 PM | #4 |
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So are the Lyman's for finished product?
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December 4, 2023, 11:49 PM | #5 |
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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/
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December 5, 2023, 09:49 AM | #6 |
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I use the egw
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December 6, 2023, 12:38 PM | #8 |
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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.
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Quote:
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