New Calipers.

[6.5x300 WBY]

Well I guess I can say that I got a pretty good caliper. Hope I won't need a new set for awhile. My old RCBS 15 years old just kept drifting and added frustration getting exact CBTO with my loads. So Amazon to the rescue.

Hope I can trust these with their accuracy. These things feel like Uber quality. Wowzers

 

[6.5x300 WBY]

So wait not sure this caliper is working correctly. Just measuring some of my loaded 6mm Creedmoor. The numbers on my calipers are not moving up and down when I am holding the cartridge. I think their Broke

 

[Fullbore92]

One of the best purchases I ever made for hand loading. You won't be disappointed.

 

[6.5x300 WBY]

After joining this site I cannot believe how much I didn't know I didn't know.

 

[Seabeeken]

Cant go wrong with them. Mine are 10 yrs old and still same battery

 

[Kernal1984]

Good calipers, it's what we use at work in an automotive manufacturing facility. We have to calibrate every 3 months and I've had the same pair for 10 years and use them everyday and have yet to have an issue with them.

 

[Barrelnut]

Good tools can be a pleasure to use.

 

[Jester560]

Mitutoyo is one of the "Big 3" when it comes to precision measuring. Starrett and Browne&Sharp are the other 2.

I actually prefer B&S calipers, Mitutoyo outside mics and Starrett for inside mics and depth mics.
Sorry, I get carried away with these tools. Am a 30 year plus machinist.

 

[7stw]

I too just jumped on the Mitu calipers. What caused this, is I just built a 22br, .250 neck. So I had to have a seated bullet to be .2485 ish, and with the *** caliper I was using, I wasn't turning my necks correctly. Upon purchasing a great caliper, my numbers now are dependable, repeatable, and accurate. I got by with lesser quality, when case wall thickness, and loaded outside diameter wasn't as much of an issue. It's fun, and educational in some ways, but a pain, in others. Good money spent overall.

 

[HandgunHTR]

I have 21 years on my Mitutoyo calipers. I am on my 3rd battery.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

We use all Mitutoyo and Starrett measuring devices for Lathe & Mill work (and reloading).
We use a Mitutoyo 500-196-30 for our Mill & Lathe work.

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Series 500 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Caliper, 0 to 6" (0 to 150 mm), imperial/metric

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Series 500 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Caliper, 0 to 6" (0 to 150 mm), imperial/metric. Great savings PLUS Free Shipping when you buy now from GlobalTestSupply.com. In stock, fast shipping!

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We also have a Quinn ($50) and compared it to the Mitutoyo ($107) and had the same measurements. We have this Quinn on our reloading bench so have dedicated calibers for different operations. Found a Mitutoyo at a really good price. See links. Amazon is $125 + Tax.

6 in. Digital Caliper

Amazing deals on this 6 In. Digital Caliper at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[6.5x300 WBY]

I just got tired of re measuring 3 to 4 times while the digital read out kept moving when perfectly still. This thing is probably too nice for me.

 

[7stw]

I just got tired of re measuring 3 to 4 times while the digital read out kept moving when perfectly still. This thing is probably too nice for me.

I know the feeling!

 

[Berrnard]

We use all Mitutoyo and Starrett measuring devices for Lathe & Mill work (and reloading).
We use a Mitutoyo 500-196-30 for our Mill & Lathe work.

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Series 500 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Caliper, 0 to 6" (0 to 150 mm), imperial/metric

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Series 500 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Caliper, 0 to 6" (0 to 150 mm), imperial/metric. Great savings PLUS Free Shipping when you buy now from GlobalTestSupply.com. In stock, fast shipping!

www.globaltestsupply.com

We also have a Quinn ($50) and compared it to the Mitutoyo ($107) and had the same measurements. We have this Quinn on our reloading bench so have dedicated calibers for different operations. Found a Mitutoyo at a really good price. See links. Amazon is $125 + Tax.

6 in. Digital Caliper

Amazing deals on this 6 In. Digital Caliper at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

im kinda similar
i was going through reviews of the "best" and then best "budget" calipers
came across clockwise. was high in the list and good amazon reviews - as much as you can trust those.
but they feel and work really good. i was impressed from the moment i opened them up. they also come with a cert of calibration

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018D9JPPA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1