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Post by ed alger on Sept 30, 2014 10:36:15 GMT -5
A very handy tool is the Wilson Max Cartridge Gauge for straight wall cases. These little devices can save your day at the range. I use them for my hand gun calibers to check my sizing operations. If your cartridge will fit into the gauge, it should fit in any firearm chambered to SAAMI specifications for a specific cartridge. Wilson Max Cartridge Gage |
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Post by springfieldxdm on Sept 30, 2014 17:42:51 GMT -5
While I have not used the Wilson brand gauges, I do use the dillon case gauge and have been very happy. In .40 s&w it's very helpful to spot any Glocked up brass that will jam you up in competition.
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dangun
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Post by dangun on Oct 1, 2014 10:03:50 GMT -5
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Post by krwada on Nov 9, 2014 23:55:08 GMT -5
OK ... I went out and purchased my very 1st pistol case gauge. I think that this is a very good thing to do. So my next question ... What does one do to a loaded round that does not pass the case gauge test? I understand how sorting the loaded rounds using this tool is very important for competition... But... what do you do with the rounds that do not pass the gauge test? I am now looking forward to using this gauge. Thanks! Ken |
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Post by dangun on Nov 10, 2014 0:15:14 GMT -5
I eliminated 99.9% of these failure to gage rounds by running all my case through a bulge buster die. I also have topless dies that allow additional sizing of loaded rounds. More often than not if it won't gage after the case goes through the bulge buster it gets discarded.
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Post by krwada on Nov 10, 2014 0:16:27 GMT -5
I eliminated 99.9% of these failure to gage rounds by running all my case through a bulge buster die. I also have topless dies that allow additional sizing of loaded rounds. More often than not if it won't gage after the case goes through the bulge buster it gets discarded. Topless die? What is that? Thanks Ken |
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dangun
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Post by dangun on Nov 10, 2014 0:20:03 GMT -5
Allow the case to be sized without messing with the bullet seating.
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Post by erjdriver on Nov 10, 2014 0:30:30 GMT -5
The gentleman at my LGS told me that Wilson Cartridge Gages were the shiznit. Unfortunately I had already purchased Lyman Cartridge Gages for all my semi-auto calibers and .223 Remington, but did buy the Wilson Cartridge Gages for what I'll be reloading to shoot in my Smith & Wesson Model 686-3. Have yet to use my Wilson Gages though...  |
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dangun
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Post by dangun on Nov 10, 2014 6:27:08 GMT -5
erj,
Yes L.E. Wilson gages, dies, trimmers are some of the best if not the best.
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Post by krwada on Nov 10, 2014 11:39:28 GMT -5
I wanted to purchase the L.E. Wilson gauges. Unfortunately; MidwayUSA was out-of-stock on the calibers I wanted.
Oh well!
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Post by ed alger on Nov 11, 2014 0:32:36 GMT -5
One word of caution regarding the use of L.E.Wilson gauges: It's important that a round slip easily into the gauge and come out easily. There are several reasons causing a round to "stick" slightly in the gauge.
Also, the rim of the round must be at least flush with the top of the gauge. it's very easy to overlook a round that is just proud of the gauge. .010" proud can be overlooked when checking a 100 rounds.
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Post by dangun on Nov 11, 2014 8:00:39 GMT -5
I have an have used L.E. Wilson gages for small quantities of ammo. But after several hours of loading either 9mm or 45acp. I use EGW chamber checkers. They speed up the process if you get the 50 hole chamber checker. EGW chamber checkers are the same thing as a wilson case gage except the EGW's are time savers. EGW has listened to the needs of many serious reloaders and made these to save you time. Spend 20 something on a Wilson and check them one at a time or 20 on a EGW and check 7 at a time or spend 100 and check 50 at a time. For me this was a no brainer. More time saved at the bench means more time available for the range. As stated in a previous post and as with any tool you have to use it correctly. |
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