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<blockquote data-quote="Patriot007" data-source="post: 2059227" data-attributes="member: 111276"><p>Ok, You know, I'm about to show you just how OCD I really am when it comes to my measuring sticks. When you talk .0005" or .0001"you have to have accurate tools in order to achieve that level of precision. Your a Tool Maker, You know what I'm Talking about. I us the Neco Case Gauge it is the most versatile instrument available for measuring the various accuracy determining factors of cartridge cases, bullets and loaded ammunition. It measures, 1.Banana curvature of case. 2.Wall and neck thickness variations. 3.Case head squareness. 4.Banana curvature and out-of-round shape of individual bullets. 5.Runout of seated bullet. 6.Total runout of loaded cartridge. It has a GEM 222AA Jeweled .0005" Auto Dial Gauge. Very Accurate, It's so sensitive, It will measure heavy Oxidization on the case. This requires each case to be cleaned with .0000 steel wool while being spun in my drill. Very effective in cleaning my lapua brass. They never see Steel pins or a vibratory cleaner. I do this rite after they get Annealed. The gauge will read any residue or char char left on the case. If people would do this before they check the run out, or shall I say before they prep their brass it would take a couple hundred thousandths off their run out. Provided that they had a gauge that would read it. As far as correcting over all bullet run out. I have another tool that is made by the same company. It's called The CAT,, Cartridge Alignment Tool, by NECO. This tool will correct any run out, but I believe it affects the bullet seating tension. So I don't use it. My case prep, choice of dies and my OCD method of case prep contribute to my success in my final over all cartridge run out.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> "Some times I do screw it up, so don't think I'm perfect and CRAP don't happen at a moments notice. I am HUMAN." The other tool that I'm going to talk about as far as precision goes is the Mitutoyo 0-1" - .0001" Mic. I bought this from K&M and it has a modified 60* spindle. This is the mic of mic's for measuring case neck wall thickness. I own 5 other mics and none of them are as accurate as this one. Plus that 60* modified spindle allows you to measure the entire case neck all the way up to where the case neck meets the shoulder. Depending on the case, and the size of the spindle on your mic, you will not get an accurate reading the closer you get to the case neck and shoulder junction. Most people do not know, that, at that junction point, the brass is thicker, " I'm not talking about Donuts". This tool will measure it. Although, I turn my case necks with the K&M system, I'd trade it in a minute for the IDOD. I see one of them in my future, when the price comes down some, don't tell the wife. </p><p>Well, Sir, Here's some pics of what I'm talking about, I hope it helps, when you see me typing them big numbers, LOL. I'm look forward to reading your post, I believe you have a lot to say that I can learn from.</p><p>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]235767[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]235768[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]235769[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Patriot007, post: 2059227, member: 111276"] Ok, You know, I'm about to show you just how OCD I really am when it comes to my measuring sticks. When you talk .0005" or .0001"you have to have accurate tools in order to achieve that level of precision. Your a Tool Maker, You know what I'm Talking about. I us the Neco Case Gauge it is the most versatile instrument available for measuring the various accuracy determining factors of cartridge cases, bullets and loaded ammunition. It measures, 1.Banana curvature of case. 2.Wall and neck thickness variations. 3.Case head squareness. 4.Banana curvature and out-of-round shape of individual bullets. 5.Runout of seated bullet. 6.Total runout of loaded cartridge. It has a GEM 222AA Jeweled .0005" Auto Dial Gauge. Very Accurate, It's so sensitive, It will measure heavy Oxidization on the case. This requires each case to be cleaned with .0000 steel wool while being spun in my drill. Very effective in cleaning my lapua brass. They never see Steel pins or a vibratory cleaner. I do this rite after they get Annealed. The gauge will read any residue or char char left on the case. If people would do this before they check the run out, or shall I say before they prep their brass it would take a couple hundred thousandths off their run out. Provided that they had a gauge that would read it. As far as correcting over all bullet run out. I have another tool that is made by the same company. It's called The CAT,, Cartridge Alignment Tool, by NECO. This tool will correct any run out, but I believe it affects the bullet seating tension. So I don't use it. My case prep, choice of dies and my OCD method of case prep contribute to my success in my final over all cartridge run out.:) "Some times I do screw it up, so don't think I'm perfect and CRAP don't happen at a moments notice. I am HUMAN." The other tool that I'm going to talk about as far as precision goes is the Mitutoyo 0-1" - .0001" Mic. I bought this from K&M and it has a modified 60* spindle. This is the mic of mic's for measuring case neck wall thickness. I own 5 other mics and none of them are as accurate as this one. Plus that 60* modified spindle allows you to measure the entire case neck all the way up to where the case neck meets the shoulder. Depending on the case, and the size of the spindle on your mic, you will not get an accurate reading the closer you get to the case neck and shoulder junction. Most people do not know, that, at that junction point, the brass is thicker, " I'm not talking about Donuts". This tool will measure it. Although, I turn my case necks with the K&M system, I'd trade it in a minute for the IDOD. I see one of them in my future, when the price comes down some, don't tell the wife. Well, Sir, Here's some pics of what I'm talking about, I hope it helps, when you see me typing them big numbers, LOL. I'm look forward to reading your post, I believe you have a lot to say that I can learn from. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. [ATTACH=full]235767[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]235768[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]235769[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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