Reloading calipers?

[Tiny Tim]

If you look on Mitutoyo's website, they clearly spell out that the calipers are advertised as accurate to .001 but the display resolution is to .0005. The former number is more important than the latter.

 

[freedough]

I'm surprised no one mentioned Starrett dial caliper excellent caliper used to be made in america not sure anymore haven't been in the business for a few years now. They are very accurate.

 

[Buckys]

I have been using one I bought on Amazon for other purposes:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RF2P1C5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

My biggest gripe is what I would describe as measurement "jitter". e.g., when using with headspace gauges, I might read 2.132" with thumb pressure applied to the unit but when I release that pressure I might read 2.134". If I apply pressure while tightening the locking screw, no issues but that slows me down.

The zeroing seems to work fine ... I generally find it to be on target or off by 0.0005" when I occasionally recheck the zero.

Which is just to say that the precision of the measurement should not be the only concern but also the quality of the mechanical operation of the device.

 

[Jeffpatton00]

A caution - a while back on a similar thread, there were numerous reports about counterfeit Mitutoyo calipers being sold at authentic through Amazon and other sources. I don't know if anything's been done about this but given the cost, it's worth making sure we are actually getting a genuine Mitutoyo.

 

[RH300UM]

A caution - a while back on a similar thread, there were numerous reports about counterfeit Mitutoyo calipers being sold at authentic through Amazon and other sources. I don't know if anything's been done about this but given the cost, it's worth making sure we are actually getting a genuine Mitutoyo.

Good advice.
I order mine through MSC Industrial Supply

https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn/Measuring-Inspecting/Electronic-Calipers?searchterm=Electronic+Calipers&navid=4286941008

 

[Overkill338]

I am not sure what you are considering cheap ones (Frankford Arsenal, Hornady, RCBS, ~$25-30 for the digital, etc.), but if you can afford the Mitutoyo go for it.

This is what I use. Father in law gave it to me, is it any good ? I honestly have no clue lol I used to have a Frankford Aresenal the last time I was into reloading.

 

[jmaars]

I have an upper grade set of Fowlers. Recommend them as well, But cant go wrong with Mitutoyo.

 

[ScottB338]

I have a dial indicator Starrett that I bought in 1985 (for $25...and I had the option to buy 2–wish I had). Still works like new. As others have said, "buy once, cry once." You won't regret getting quality.

 

[freedough]

I have a dial indicator Starrett that I bought in 1985 (for $25...and I had the option to buy 2–wish I had). Still works like new. As others have said, "buy once, cry once." You won't regret getting quality.

that is a great price if no one buys it they are missing a great opertunity

 

[Axl]

Starrett 120 looks and works perfect just as did 30 years ago. Says "American Made" on the face of the dial.

 

[Mram10us]

I like starrett and mitu dial calipers. My digital mitu doesnt get used often. Just treat them like sensitive tools and not pliers

 

[ericbc7]

Mitutoyo, buy once cry once

 

[arch408]

Useful for many more uses than reloading. Harbor Freight has a decent digital caliper. Midway, Dillon, and Franklyn sell them for decent prices. I own three of them and no, you can't have one

 

[jpndave]

Mitutoyo here as well. I have one in my tool chest, reading bench and my desk, 2@6" and an 8". Come to think of it I now need another for the Lathe.