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<blockquote data-quote="Svashtar" data-source="post: 1913905" data-attributes="member: 112241"><p>You know, I started with the Sinclair multi-caliber hex nut comparators, and there's nothing wrong with them, they're fine tools, but I've grown to prefer the caliper mounted tools with inserts. I have the longer Sinclair XL comparator and bump gage body, and picked up a standard length red Hornady body so that I can have a comparator body on each caliper blade to measure the bullet's bearing surface if I want. Rather than use the Hornady inserts which fit both, I use the Sinclair SS comparator and bump gage inserts.</p><p></p><p>My favorite of these gauges though, (and I didn't really need it with the other two, but when did that stop anyone), is the Whidden Gunworks multi-purpose overall length gauge. At first I thought I had to buy their more pricy bushing inserts, but it takes the Sinclair SS inserts as well. It's just a really nice, well made stainless steel tool, heavier and better finished than the Sinclair XL body, which had a couple of cosmetic issues in the aluminum. Like the Sinclair XL it has a longer form factor to handle .375 caliber bullets if you need that.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.whiddengunworks.com/product/multi-purpose-overall-length-gauge-2/" target="_blank">Whidden Gunworks Multi-Purpose Overall Length Gauge</a></p><p></p><p>As long as I use the same body / insert combo each time they all work fine; as has been pointed out, you'll get different numbers if you measure using different comparators, but it doesn't matter if you're consistent as it's a reference point rather than a fixed value.</p><p></p><p>Here's a pic of all three side by side:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Svashtar, post: 1913905, member: 112241"] You know, I started with the Sinclair multi-caliber hex nut comparators, and there's nothing wrong with them, they're fine tools, but I've grown to prefer the caliper mounted tools with inserts. I have the longer Sinclair XL comparator and bump gage body, and picked up a standard length red Hornady body so that I can have a comparator body on each caliper blade to measure the bullet's bearing surface if I want. Rather than use the Hornady inserts which fit both, I use the Sinclair SS comparator and bump gage inserts. My favorite of these gauges though, (and I didn't really need it with the other two, but when did that stop anyone), is the Whidden Gunworks multi-purpose overall length gauge. At first I thought I had to buy their more pricy bushing inserts, but it takes the Sinclair SS inserts as well. It's just a really nice, well made stainless steel tool, heavier and better finished than the Sinclair XL body, which had a couple of cosmetic issues in the aluminum. Like the Sinclair XL it has a longer form factor to handle .375 caliber bullets if you need that. [URL='https://www.whiddengunworks.com/product/multi-purpose-overall-length-gauge-2/']Whidden Gunworks Multi-Purpose Overall Length Gauge[/URL] As long as I use the same body / insert combo each time they all work fine; as has been pointed out, you'll get different numbers if you measure using different comparators, but it doesn't matter if you're consistent as it's a reference point rather than a fixed value. Here's a pic of all three side by side: [/QUOTE]
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