When I get .0135-14 with calipers, that gives me an OD of loaded bullet .312. Measured by caliper and Mitutoyo micrometer. Like clockwork. So, my relative measurement of the case neck thickness with calipers translates to a direct measurement of the OD.It's not the precision. Your trying to measure a curved surface with a flat object. The ball mic is made to measure tubing and round objects.
If for some reason the case neck thickness was required to fly to Mars, the Aerospace industry wouldn't like my way, but alas, handloading ammunition is never needed to be to a degree as Aerospace. I can't think of one instance a .0005 tolerance is needed to be hit exactly in handloading.