Calipers

[klemm]

What model # of mitutoyo calipers are are you guys using. Looking for a set.

 

[.257rwr]

Any mitutoyo calipers are suitable.

 

[klemm]

I see they have them at Amazon, any where from $101 to $329. Should I just buy the cheapest?

 

[rcoody]

now I like nice stuff and don't mind paying for it but do you really need a $300 set of calipers for reloading?

 

[klemm]

No, just wanted to make sure there wasn't a model to stay away from, or a model with all the bells and whistles that were not needed. On there website they all look the same.

 

[.257rwr]

Do you want the dial or digital version is the first question.
I've had 5 sets of the black and yellow absolute version. That I used on a daily basis. Then I went to the silver coolant proof set and have 2 sets at work and 1 on my reloading bench. That being said I prefer the silver set to any others. The dial set will last a lifetime for any reloader out there. And the reloader that wants digital will do just fine with the standard absolute model.

 

[klemm]

Was looking for digital. Thanks

 

[.257rwr]

Brown&sharp. Fowler. Starrett are all good also

 

[.257rwr]

6" black and yellow absolute will do anything you ever want. And last a long time. We rely upon these For daily measuring of parts in the shop. They take a 357 battery and if you turn them off the battery will last a couple years. I will say stay away from any cheep models ,say 50$ or under they are very iffy.

 

[Rich Coyle]

Drop the dial calipers once and you eat it. Drop the digital and pick it up and use it.